Malachias

4 chapters

Chapter summaries

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1. 1God showed his especial love towards the Jews, in that he chose their progenitor Jacob, rather than Esau. 7. Priests are reprehended, for not offering the best things in sacrifice. 10. The old sacrifices shall be rejected, and new far more excellent shall be offered in all nations.
2. 2Priests are further reprehended because they discharged not well their great office. 10. Both they and others offended in marrying strangers. 14. They ought to love, and not lightly dismiss their wives.
3. 3A precursor shall come before Christ. 3. The Priesthood, and Sacrifice of the new law are pure, 5. God who seeth all sinners will punish them: 10. but if they amend, they shall receive God's benefits. 13. Not evil men, but the good please God.
4. 4In the terrible day of judgement, the wicked shall be condemned, and the just eternally rewarded. 5. Before which time Elias shall return, and convert the Jews to Christ.