Haggai 2:3

Who is left among you] More than 66 years had passed since the destruction of the first Temple, but it was quite possible that there were some who could describe that glorious structure as they had known it. These elders referred to the newer Temple with disparagement, to the dejection and dismay of the people. Gold and silver and rare woods made Solomon's Temple splendid; the edifice now rising was of rough stone. No wonder the elders became reminiscent.

First] better, 'former.'

4. Be strong] or, 'have courage.' And work] keep at your task: cp. David's words to Solomon, 1 Chronicles 28:20.