Malachi 3:16 akjv — Then they that feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD listened, and heard it, and a book of remembran…

American King James Version

"Then they that feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD listened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought on his name. "

— Malachi 3:16, American King James Version

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Malachi 3 — Context

13

Your words have been stout against me, says the LORD. Yet you say, What have we spoken so much against you?

14

You have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD of hosts?

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And now we call the proud happy; yes, they that work wickedness are set up; yes, they that tempt God are even delivered. ¶

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Then they that feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD listened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought on his name.

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And they shall be mine, says the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spares his own son that serves him.

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Then shall you return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serves God and him that serves him not.

Malachi 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Malachi 3:16 say?
Malachi 3:16 in the American King James Version reads: “Then they that feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD listened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought on his name. ”
Where is Malachi 3:16 in the Bible?
Malachi 3:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Malachi, chapter 3, verse 16.
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 3:16.
What translation should I read Malachi 3:16 in?
Malachi 3:16 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 3:16?
Malachi 3:16 reads (AKJV): “Then they that feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD listened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought on his name. ” 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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