Malachi 2:9

Conservative English Version

So I caused everyone to hate and despise you, because you disobeyed me and failed to treat all people alike.

Cross References

1 Kings 22:28

Micaiah said, "If you do come back, I was wrong about what the LORD wanted me to say." Then he told the crowd, "Don't forget what I said!"

Job 32:21

I don't know how to be unfair or to flatter anyone--

Proverbs 10:7

Good people are remembered long after they are gone, but the wicked are soon forgotten.

Proverbs 12:8

Good sense is worthy of praise, but stupidity is a curse.

Ezekiel 13:21

I will tear the scarves from their heads and rescue my people from their power once and for all. Then they will know that I am the LORD God.

Ezekiel 7:26

One tragedy will follow another, and you'll hear only bad news. People will beg prophets to give them a message from me. Priests will stop teaching my Law, and wise leaders won't be able to give advice.

Micah 3:11

You leaders accept bribes for dishonest decisions. You priests and prophets teach and preach, but only for money. Then you say, "The LORD is on our side. No harm will come to us."

Nahum 3:6

I will cover you with garbage, treat you like trash, and rub you in the dirt.

Malachi 2:3

I will punish your descendants and rub your faces in the manure from your animal sacrifices, and then be done with you.

Malachi 2:8

But you have turned your backs on me. Your teachings have led others to do sinful things, and you have broken the agreement I made with your ancestor Levi.

Luke 10:29

But the man wanted to show that he knew what he was talking about. So he asked Jesus, "Who are my neighbors?"

Luke 11:42

You Pharisees are in for trouble! You give God a tenth of the spices from your gardens, such as mint and rue. But you cheat people, and you don't love God. You should be fair and kind to others and still give a tenth to God.

Galatians 2:6

Some of them were supposed to be important leaders, but I didn't care who they were. God doesn't have any favorites! None of these so-called special leaders added anything to my message.

Deuteronomy 1:17

And it doesn't matter if one is helpless and the other is powerful. Don't be afraid of anyone! No matter who shows up in your court, God will help you make a fair decision. If any case is too hard for you, bring the people to me, and I will make the decision.

1 Samuel 2:30

I am the LORD, the God of Israel. I promised to always let your family serve me as priests, but now I tell you that I cannot do this any longer! I honor anyone who honors me, but I put a curse on anyone who hates me.