Malachi 3:15 nasb — 'So now we call the arrogant blessed; not only are the doers of wickedness built up but they also test God and escape.'"

NASB

"'So now we call the arrogant blessed; not only are the doers of wickedness built up but they also test God and escape.'""

— Malachi 3:15, NASB

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Malachi 3 — Context

12

"All the nations will call you blessed, for you shall be a delightful land," says the LORD of hosts.

13

"Your words have been arrogant against Me," says the LORD. "Yet you say, 'What have we spoken against You?'

14

"You have said, 'It is vain to serve God; and what profit is it that we have kept His charge, and that we have walked in mourning before the LORD of hosts?

15

'So now we call the arrogant blessed; not only are the doers of wickedness built up but they also test God and escape.'"

16

Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the LORD and who esteem His name.

17

"They will be Mine," says the LORD of hosts, "on the day that I prepare My own possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him."

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So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him.

Malachi 3:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Malachi 3:15 say?
Malachi 3:15 in the NASB reads: “'So now we call the arrogant blessed; not only are the doers of wickedness built up but they also test God and escape.'"”
Where is Malachi 3:15 in the Bible?
Malachi 3:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Malachi, chapter 3, verse 15.
Who wrote Malachi?
Malachi is traditionally attributed to Malachi. It was written c. 430 BC.
What is the book of Malachi about?
Malachi closes the Old Testament with a series of disputations: God says one thing, the people say another, and God answers. He confronts faithless priests, broken marriages, and stingy worship, then promises a coming messenger who will prepare the way of the LORD.
What are the major themes of Malachi?
Malachi explores themes including Covenant Faithfulness, Worship, Tithing, Marriage, Coming Messenger. These themes shape the meaning and context of Malachi 3:15.
What translation should I read Malachi 3:15 in?
Malachi 3:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Malachi 3:15?
Malachi 3:15 reads (NASB): “'So now we call the arrogant blessed; not only are the doers of wickedness built up but they also test God and escape.'"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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