Malachi 2:1
And now, O you priests, this order is for you.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you.
In Context
Cross References
Lamentations 4:13It is because of the sins of her prophets and the evil-doing of her priests, by whom the blood of the upright has been drained out in her.
Malachi 1:6A son gives honour to his father, and a servant has fear of his master: if then I am a father, where is my honour? and if I am a master, where is the fear of me? says the Lord of armies to you, O priests, who give no value to my name. And you say, How have we not given value to your name?
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 →