In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, “Don’t be afraid, Zion. Don’t let your hands be weak.”
Remove the sin and the sorrow follows of itself; when the cause falls away, the effect cannot stand. Those who reform have solid ground to rejoice, for God's promises applied by faith fill the saints with joy and peace in believing. Cast off every discouragement: fear not the worst, lift up your hands, and pluck up your spirits.
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Commenting on Zephaniah 3:14-20
The Prophet proceeds still to confirm the same truth, but employs a different mode of speaking. It shall, he says, be then said everywhere to Zion, Fear not, let not thine hands be let down, etc. For these words may no less suitably be applied to the common report or applause of all men, then to the prophetic declaration; so that the expression, It shall...
Let not thine hands be slack-- (Heb 12:12). Do not faint in the work of the Lord.