Malachi 2:1

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Malachi has been confronting Israel's priests for showing contempt for God's name and offering blemished sacrifices. In chapter 2 he continues directly with a warning to them.

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Malachi 2:5“My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name.
James 3:1Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
1 Peter 5:2Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“And now this decree is for you, O priests:

World English Bible (WEB)

“Now, you priests, this commandment is for you.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And now, O you priests, this order is for you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

AHORA pues, oh sacerdotes, á vosotros es este mandamiento.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»Oigan, ustedes sacerdotes, esta advertencia:

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Malachi 2:1

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