Malachi 4

The Day of Judgment

1The day of judgment is certain to come. And it will be like a red-hot furnace with flames that burn up proud and sinful people, as though they were straw. Not a branch or a root will be left. I, the Lord All-Powerful, have spoken!

2But for you that honor my name, victory will shine like the sun with healing in its rays, and you will jump around like calves at play.

3When I come to bring justice, you will trample those who are evil, as though they were ashes under your feet. I, the Lord All-Powerful, have spoken!

4Don't ever forget the laws and teachings I gave my servant Moses on Mount Sinai.[#4.4 Hebrew “Horeb.”]

5I, the Lord , promise to send the prophet Elijah before that great and terrible day comes.[#Mt 11.14; 17.10-13; Mk 9.11-13; Lk 1.17; Jn 1.21.]

6He will lead children and parents to love each other more, so that when I come, I won't bring destruction to the land.

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