²³At the beginning of your pleas for mercy, a word went out, and now I have come to declare^z it, for you are highly esteemed, and so consider the word and understand the vision.

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zOr “deliver”

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

At the beginning of your pleas for mercy a word went out, and I have come to tell it to you, for you are greatly loved. Therefore consider the word and understand the vision.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

As soon as you began to pray, a word went out, which I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed. Therefore, consider the word and understand the vision:

CSBChristian Standard Bible

At the beginning of your petitions an answer went out, and I have come to give it, for you are treasured by God. So consider the message and understand the vision:

NLTNew Living Translation

The moment you began praying, a command was given. And now I am here to tell you what it was, for you are very precious to God. Listen carefully so that you can understand the meaning of your vision.

KJV 1900King James Version

At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.

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