Malachi 2:1

And now, O ye priests, this commandment is to you.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you.

In Context

2If you will not hear, and if you will not lay it to heart, to give glory to my name, saith the Lord of hosts: I will send poverty upon you, and will curse your blessings, yea I will curse them, because you have not laid it to heart.

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Cross References

Lamentations 4:13Mem. For the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her priests, that have shed the blood of the just in the midst of her.

Malachi 1:6The son honoureth the father, and the servant his master: if then I be a father, where is my honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the Lord of hosts.

Matthew Henry on Malachi 2:1

There are two great ordinances which divine wisdom has instituted, the wretched profanation of both of which is complained of and sharply reproved in this chapter. I. The ordinance of the ministry, which is peculiar to the church, and is designed for the maintaining and keeping up of that; this was profaned by those who were themselves dignified with the honour of it and entrusted with the business of it. The priests profaned the holy things of God; this they are here charged with; their sin is aggravated, and… Read the whole commentary →

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