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Malachi 3:17

Malachi 3:18 kjv — Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serve…

King James Version

"Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not. "

— Malachi 3:18, King James Version

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Malachi 3 — Context

15

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

16

Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name.

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.

18

Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.

Malachi 3:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Malachi 3:18 say?
Malachi 3:18 in the King James Version reads: “Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not. ”
Where is Malachi 3:18 in the Bible?
Malachi 3:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Malachi, chapter 3, verse 18.
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 3:18.
What translation should I read Malachi 3:18 in?
Malachi 3:18 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 3:18?
Malachi 3:18 reads (KJV): “Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not. ” 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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