Malachi
I have always loved you.
(Malachi 1:2, Good News Bible)
The Lord is Great - even beyond the borders of Israel.
(Malachi 1:5)
I am your father and your master, so why don`t you respect me?
(Malachi 1:6, Contemporary English Version)
You must honor me by what you do.
(Malachi 2:2, Good News Bible)
You had better take seriously the need to honor my name.
(Malachi 2:2, Contemporary English Version)
Because of my name he himself was struck with terror.
(Malachi 2:5, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)
It is the duty of priests to teach the true knowledge of God. People should go to them to learn my will, because they are the messengers of the Lord Almighty.
(Malachi 2:7, Good News Bible)
You priests should be eager to spread knowledge, and everyone should come to you for instruction.
(Malachi 2:7, Contemporary English Version)
Didn’t God create you to become like one person with your wife?
(Malachi 2:15, Contemporary English Version)
“I hate divorce,” says the Lord God of Israel.
(Malachi 2:16, Good News Bible)
You people must guard yourselves respecting your spirit.
(Malachi 2:15, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)
Where is the God of Justice?
(Malachi 2:17)
I am the Lord, I do not change.
(Malachi 3:6)
I am the Lord All-Powerful, and I never change.
(Malachi 3:6, Contemporary English Version)
If you return to me, I will return to you.
(Malachi 3:7, Contemporary English Version)
Return to me, and I will return to you.
(Malachi 3:7, Amplified Bible)
Turn back to me, and I will turn back to you.
(Malachi 3:7, Good News Bible)
You will see that I will open the windows of heaven and pour out on you in abundance all kinds of good things.
(Malachi 3:10, Good News Bible
My saving power will rise on you like the sun and bring healing like the sun’s rays. You will be as free and happy as calves let out of a stall.
(Malachi 4:2, Good News Bible)