Parallel Verses

NET Bible

Then those who respected the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord took notice. A scroll was prepared before him in which were recorded the names of those who respected the Lord and honored his name.

New American Standard Bible

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.

King James Version

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.

Holman Bible

At that time those who feared the Lord spoke to one another. The Lord took notice and listened. So a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared Yahweh and had high regard for His name.

International Standard Version

Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other. The LORD listened and took note, and a scroll of remembrance was written in his presence about those who fear the LORD and honor His name.

A Conservative Version

Then those who feared LORD spoke one with another, and LORD hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for those who feared LORD, and who thought upon his name.

American Standard Version

Then they that feared Jehovah spake one with another; and Jehovah hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for them that feared Jehovah, and that thought upon his name.

Amplified

Then those who feared the Lord [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another; and the Lord paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the Lord [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name.

Bible in Basic English

Then those in whom was the fear of the Lord had talk together: and the Lord gave ear, and it was recorded in a book to be kept in mind before him, for those who had the fear of the Lord and gave thought to his name.

Darby Translation

Then they that feared Jehovah spoke often one to another; and Jehovah observed it, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared Jehovah, and that thought upon his name.

Julia Smith Translation

Then they fearing Jehovah spake each to his neighbor, and Jehovah will attend and will hear, and write a book of remembrance before him for those fearing Jehovah, and for thinking upon his name.

King James 2000

Then they that feared the LORD spoke 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.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Then those who revered Yahweh spoke {with one another}. And Yahweh listened attentively and heard, and a scroll of remembrance was written {before him} of those who revere Yahweh and ponder his name.

Modern King James verseion

Then those fearing Jehovah spoke together, each man to his neighbor. And Jehovah listened and heard. And a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared Jehovah, and for those esteeming His name.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But they that fear God, say thus one to another, 'The LORD considereth and heareth it. Yea, it is before him a memorial book, written for such as fear the LORD, and remember his name.'

New Heart English Bible

Then those who feared the LORD spoke one with another; and the LORD listened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for those who feared the LORD, and who honored his name.

The Emphasized Bible

Then, they who revered Yahweh, conversed, one with another, - and Yahweh hearkened, and heard, and there was written a book of remembrance before him, for them who revered Yahweh, and for such as thought of his Name.

Webster

Then they that feared the LORD spoke 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.

World English Bible

Then those who feared Yahweh spoke one with another; and Yahweh listened, and heard, and a book of memory was written before him, for those who feared Yahweh, and who honored his name.

Youngs Literal Translation

Then have those fearing Jehovah spoken one to another, And Jehovah doth attend and hear, And written is a book of memorial before Him Of those fearing Jehovah, And of those esteeming His name.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ירא 
Yare' 
Usage: 43

the Lord



Usage: 0
Usage: 0

דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1142

one
אישׁ 
'iysh 
Usage: 692

to another
ריע רע 
Rea` 
Usage: 187

and the Lord

Usage: 0

קשׁב 
Qashab 
Usage: 46

it, and a book
ספרה ספר 
Cepher 
Usage: 186

זכרון 
Zikrown 
Usage: 24

כּתב 
Kathab 
Usage: 223

פּנים 
Paniym 
Usage: 2119

ירא 
Yare' 
Usage: 43

Devotionals

Devotionals about Malachi 3:16

References

Context Readings

A Book Of Remembrance Is Written

15 So now we consider the arrogant to be happy; indeed, those who practice evil are successful. In fact, those who challenge God escape!'" 16 Then those who respected the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord took notice. A scroll was prepared before him in which were recorded the names of those who respected the Lord and honored his name. 17 "They will belong to me," says the Lord who rules over all, "in the day when I prepare my own special property. I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him.



Cross References

Psalm 56:8

You keep track of my misery. Put my tears in your leather container! Are they not recorded in your scroll?

Deuteronomy 6:6-8

These words I am commanding you today must be kept in mind,

1 Samuel 23:16-18

Then Jonathan son of Saul left and went to David at Horesh. He encouraged him through God.

2 Samuel 7:1

The king settled into his palace, for the Lord gave him relief from all his enemies on all sides.

1 Kings 18:3

So Ahab summoned Obadiah, who supervised the palace. (Now Obadiah was a very loyal follower of the Lord.

1 Kings 18:12

But when I leave you, the Lord's spirit will carry you away so I can't find you. If I go tell Ahab I've seen you, he won't be able to find you and he will kill me. That would not be fair, because your servant has been a loyal follower of the Lord from my youth.

2 Chronicles 6:7

Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the Lord God of Israel.

Esther 2:23

The king then had the matter investigated and, finding it to be so, had the two conspirators hanged on a gallows. It was then recorded in the daily chronicles in the king's presence.

Esther 4:5-17

So Esther called for Hathach, one of the king's eunuchs who had been placed at her service, and instructed him to find out the cause and reason for Mordecai's behavior.

Esther 6:1

Throughout that night the king was unable to sleep, so he asked for the book containing the historical records to be brought. As the records were being read in the king's presence,

Job 19:23-25

"O that my words were written down, O that they were written on a scroll,

Job 28:28

And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"

Psalm 10:4

The wicked man is so arrogant he always thinks, "God won't hold me accountable; he doesn't care."

Psalm 16:3

As for God's chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much --

Psalm 20:7

Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we depend on the Lord our God.

Psalm 33:18

Look, the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness

Psalm 34:15

The Lord pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.

Psalm 66:16

Come! Listen, all you who are loyal to God! I will declare what he has done for me.

Psalm 73:15-17

If I had publicized these thoughts, I would have betrayed your loyal followers.

Psalm 94:19

When worries threaten to overwhelm me, your soothing touch makes me happy.

Psalm 104:33

I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God as long as I exist!

Psalm 111:10-1

To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

Psalm 119:63

I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts.

Psalm 139:4

Certainly my tongue does not frame a word without you, O Lord, being thoroughly aware of it.

Psalm 147:11

The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.

Proverbs 13:20

The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Isaiah 26:3

You keep completely safe the people who maintain their faith, for they trust in you.

Isaiah 26:8

Yes, as your judgments unfold, O Lord, we wait for you. We desire your fame and reputation to grow.

Isaiah 50:10

Who among you fears the Lord? Who obeys his servant? Whoever walks in deep darkness, without light, should trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God.

Isaiah 65:6

Look, I have decreed: I will not keep silent, but will pay them back; I will pay them back exactly what they deserve,

Ezekiel 9:4

The Lord said to him, "Go through the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of the people who moan and groan over all the abominations practiced in it."

Daniel 2:17-18

Then Daniel went to his home and informed his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah of the matter.

Daniel 7:10

A river of fire was streaming forth and proceeding from his presence. Many thousands were ministering to him; Many tens of thousands stood ready to serve him. The court convened and the books were opened.

Malachi 3:5

"I will come to you in judgment. I will be quick to testify against those who practice divination, those who commit adultery, those who break promises, and those who exploit workers, widows, and orphans, who refuse to help the immigrant and in this way show they do not fear me," says the Lord who rules over all.

Malachi 4:2

But for you who respect my name, the sun of vindication will rise with healing wings, and you will skip about like calves released from the stall.

Matthew 12:35-37

The good person brings good things out of his good treasury, and the evil person brings evil things out of his evil treasury.

Matthew 18:19-20

Again, I tell you the truth, if two of you on earth agree about whatever you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.

Luke 2:38

At that moment, she came up to them and began to give thanks to God and to speak about the child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

Luke 24:14-31

They were talking to each other about all the things that had happened.

John 1:40-47

Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two disciples who heard what John said and followed Jesus.

John 12:20-22

Now some Greeks were among those who had gone up to worship at the feast.

Acts 1:13

When they had entered Jerusalem, they went to the upstairs room where they were staying. Peter and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James were there.

Acts 2:1

Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.

Acts 4:23-33

When they were released, Peter and John went to their fellow believers and reported everything the high priests and the elders had said to them.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.

Acts 10:2

He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was all his household; he did many acts of charity for the people and prayed to God regularly.

Ephesians 5:19

speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord,

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are in fact doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.

Hebrews 3:13

But exhort one another each day, as long as it is called "Today," that none of you may become hardened by sin's deception.

Hebrews 4:12-13

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart.

Hebrews 10:24

And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works,

Hebrews 12:15

See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God, that no one be like a bitter root springing up and causing trouble, and through him many become defiled.

Revelation 15:4

Who will not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name, because you alone are holy? All nations will come and worship before you for your righteous acts have been revealed."

Revelation 20:12

And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne. Then books were opened, and another book was opened -- the book of life. So the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to their deeds.

Genesis 22:12

"Do not harm the boy!" the angel said. "Do not do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God because you did not withhold your son, your only son, from me."

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