But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, “Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.”
For the day is near, Even the day of the Lord is near; It will be a day of clouds, the time of the Gentiles.
Now therefore, if it seems good to the king, let a search be made in the king’s treasure house, which is there in Babylon, whether it is so that a decree was issued by King Cyrus to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send us his pleasure concerning this matter.
Then he said, “Blessed are you of the Lord, my daughter! For you have shown more kindness at the end than at the beginning, in that you did not go after young men, whether poor or rich.
And as for you, be fruitful and multiply; Bring forth abundantly in the earth And multiply in it.”
And Joshua said to the people, “Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.”