Malachi 3:17
And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
Context
This verse from Malachi Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. God promises to send his messenger to prepare the way before him. Who can endure the day of his coming — he is like a refiner's fire. God rebukes those who rob him in tithes and offerings and promises abundant …
Other Translations
And they shall be mine, saith Jehovah of hosts, even mine own possession, in the day that I make; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
And they have been to Me, said Jehovah of Hosts, In the day that I am appointing--a peculiar treasure, And I have had pity on them, As one hath pity on his son who is serving him.
And they will be mine, says the Lord, in the day when I make them my special property; and I will have mercy on them as a man has mercy on his son who is his servant.
Cross References
Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure …
And the Lord hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people, as he hath promised thee, and that …
Thou hast avouched the Lord this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep …
For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, and the Lord hath chosen thee to be a …
For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be …
Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be …
Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the …
For, behold, the Lord cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the …
Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for …
And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good …