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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 that thought on his name.

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The Power of Fellowship

In a time of widespread cynicism, the faithful responded by intentionally speaking with one another to strengthen their faith. Commentators highlight this as a crucial spiritual discipline. When evil seems to be winning, gathering with other believers for mutual encouragement is a powerful act of faithfulness that counters the darkness.

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Malachi

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Malachi 3:16

18th Century

Theologian

Then those who feared the Lord spoke often among themselves - The proud-speaking of the ungodly called out the piety of the God-fea…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Malachi 3:16

19th Century

Bishop

Then shall you ... between. —Better, Then shall you again perceive the difference between. For the construction, compare …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Malachi 3:16

19th Century

Preacher

And heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.

That …

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Malachi 3:16

16th Century

Theologian

In this verse the Prophet tells us that his doctrine had not been without fruit, for the faithful had been stimulated, so that they animated one an…

John Gill

John Gill

On Malachi 3:16

17th Century

Pastor

Then they that feared the Lord spoke often one to another, &c.] Abarbinel thinks this is a continuation of the speech of …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Malachi 3:13–18

17th Century

Minister

Among the Jews at this time, some plainly revealed themselves to be children of the wicked one. The yoke of Christ is easy. But those who work wick…

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