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Malachi 3:1-3

1 “I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the Lord Almighty.

2 But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s soap. 3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the Lord will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness,

Cross References for Malachi 3:1-3

Isaiah 7:14 - Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give bi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:14

Luke 1:76 - And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lor... Click to read the verse Luke 1:76 Click to read the verse Luke 1:76

Galatians 4:4 - But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, Click to read the verse Galatians 4:4 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:4

Isaiah 35:4 - say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come wit... Click to read the verse Isaiah 35:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 35:4

Genesis 16:10 - The angel added, “I will so increase your descendants that they will be too numerous to count.” Click to read the verse Genesis 16:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 16:10

Hosea 12:3-5 - In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel; as a man he struggled with God. Click to read the verse Hosea 12:3-5 Click to read the verse Hosea 12:3-5

Genesis 48:15-16 - Then he blessed Joseph and said, “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, ... Click to read the verse Genesis 48:15-16 Click to read the verse Genesis 48:15-16

Isaiah 63:9 - In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his l... Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:9

Job 33:23 - “Yet if there is an angel on his side as a mediator, one out of a thousand, to tell a man what ... Click to read the verse Job 33:23 Click to read the verse Job 33:23

Judges 2:1 - The Angel of the Lord at Bokim The angel of the Lord went up from Gilgal to Bokim and said, “I ... Click to read the verse Judges 2:1 Click to read the verse Judges 2:1

Exodus 23:20 - God’s Angel to Prepare the Way “See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the ... Click to read the verse Exodus 23:20 Click to read the verse Exodus 23:20

Zechariah 2:8 - For this is what the Lord Almighty says: “After he has honored me and has sent me against the n... Click to read the verse Zechariah 2:8 Click to read the verse Zechariah 2:8

Genesis 48:16 - the Angel who has delivered me from all harm —may he bless these boys. May they be called by my... Click to read the verse Genesis 48:16 Click to read the verse Genesis 48:16

Deuteronomy 33:7 - And this he said about Judah: “Hear, O Lord, the cry of Judah; bring him to his people. With hi... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:7 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:7

Genesis 32:3 - Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. Click to read the verse Genesis 32:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:3

Luke 9:52 - And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; Click to read the verse Luke 9:52 Click to read the verse Luke 9:52

Hosea 12:4 - He struggled with the angel and overcame him; he wept and begged for his favor. He found him at... Click to read the verse Hosea 12:4 Click to read the verse Hosea 12:4

Isaiah 9:6 - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. A... Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6

Haggai 1:13 - Then Haggai, the Lord’s messenger, gave this message of the Lord to the people: “I am with you,... Click to read the verse Haggai 1:13 Click to read the verse Haggai 1:13

Psalms 110:1 - Psalm 110 Of David. A psalm. The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your ... Click to read the verse Psalms 110:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 110:1

Haggai 2:7 - I will shake all nations, and the desired of all nations will come, and I will fill this house ... Click to read the verse Haggai 2:7 Click to read the verse Haggai 2:7

Ezekiel 21:27 - A ruin! A ruin! I will make it a ruin! It will not be restored until he comes to whom it rightf... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 21:27 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 21:27

Acts 7:30 - “After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in th... Click to read the verse Acts 7:30 Click to read the verse Acts 7:30

Exodus 3:2 - There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw tha... Click to read the verse Exodus 3:2 Click to read the verse Exodus 3:2

Deuteronomy 18:18 - I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers; I will put my words in h... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 18:18 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 18:18

Isaiah 40:10 - See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, his reward is with hi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:10

Acts 7:38 - He was in the assembly in the desert, with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with ... Click to read the verse Acts 7:38 Click to read the verse Acts 7:38

Zechariah 2:10 - “Shout and be glad, O Daughter of Zion. For I am coming, and I will live among you,” declares t... Click to read the verse Zechariah 2:10 Click to read the verse Zechariah 2:10

Malachi 2:7 - “For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, because he is the messenger of the Lord ... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:7 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:7

Revelation 7:2 - Then I saw another angel coming up from the east, having the seal of the living God. He called ... Click to read the verse Revelation 7:2 Click to read the verse Revelation 7:2

Exodus 29:43 - there also I will meet with the Israelites, and the place will be consecrated by my glory. Click to read the verse Exodus 29:43 Click to read the verse Exodus 29:43

Haggai 2:7-9 - I will shake all nations, and the desired of all nations will come, and I will fill this house ... Click to read the verse Haggai 2:7-9 Click to read the verse Haggai 2:7-9

Luke 2:49 - “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?” Click to read the verse Luke 2:49 Click to read the verse Luke 2:49

Hebrews 9:11 - The Blood of Christ When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, h... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:11

Ephesians 1:10 - to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment—to bring all things in... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:10 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:10

Acts 10:36 - You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through J... Click to read the verse Acts 10:36 Click to read the verse Acts 10:36

Hebrews 1:8 - But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:8 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:8

Numbers 25:12 - Therefore tell him I am making my covenant of peace with him. Click to read the verse Numbers 25:12 Click to read the verse Numbers 25:12

Isaiah 40:3 - A voice of one calling: “In the desert prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the wilde... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:3

Matthew 3:3 - This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the desert,... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:3

John 2:14-16 - In the temple courts he found men selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables... Click to read the verse John 2:14-16 Click to read the verse John 2:14-16

Mark 1:2 - It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare y... Click to read the verse Mark 1:2 Click to read the verse Mark 1:2

Luke 2:46 - After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to ... Click to read the verse Luke 2:46 Click to read the verse Luke 2:46

John 20:28 - Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Click to read the verse John 20:28 Click to read the verse John 20:28

Ecclesiastes 5:6 - Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, “My vow wa... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:6 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:6

Ezekiel 44:4 - Then the man brought me by way of the north gate to the front of the temple. I looked and saw t... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 44:4 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 44:4

Luke 2:11 - Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Click to read the verse Luke 2:11 Click to read the verse Luke 2:11

Luke 1:16-17 - Many of the people of Israel will he bring back to the Lord their God. Click to read the verse Luke 1:16-17 Click to read the verse Luke 1:16-17

Acts 2:2 - Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house... Click to read the verse Acts 2:2 Click to read the verse Acts 2:2

Zechariah 12:8 - On that day the Lord will shield those who live in Jerusalem, so that the feeblest among them w... Click to read the verse Zechariah 12:8 Click to read the verse Zechariah 12:8

Zechariah 3:1 - Clean Garments for the High Priest Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the... Click to read the verse Zechariah 3:1 Click to read the verse Zechariah 3:1

Matthew 3:1-3 - John the Baptist Prepares the Way In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert ... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:1-3 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:1-3

Psalms 24:3 - Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? Click to read the verse Psalms 24:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 24:3

Psalms 24:7 - Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may co... Click to read the verse Psalms 24:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 24:7

Luke 2:38 - Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all ... Click to read the verse Luke 2:38 Click to read the verse Luke 2:38

Luke 1:16 - Many of the people of Israel will he bring back to the Lord their God. Click to read the verse Luke 1:16 Click to read the verse Luke 1:16

John 1:6 - There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. Click to read the verse John 1:6 Click to read the verse John 1:6

Song of Songs 8:1 - If only you were to me like a brother, who was nursed at my mother’s breasts! Then, if I found ... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:1 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:1

Malachi 4:5 - “See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. Click to read the verse Malachi 4:5 Click to read the verse Malachi 4:5

Isaiah 40:3-5 - A voice of one calling: “In the desert prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the wilde... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:3-5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:3-5

John 13:19 - “I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe that I am... Click to read the verse John 13:19 Click to read the verse John 13:19

Jeremiah 33:14 - “‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the gracious promise I made to ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 33:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 33:14

Acts 26:6 - And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today. Click to read the verse Acts 26:6 Click to read the verse Acts 26:6

Luke 19:47 - Every day he was teaching at the temple. But the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the... Click to read the verse Luke 19:47 Click to read the verse Luke 19:47

Acts 13:24-25 - Before the coming of Jesus, John preached repentance and baptism to all the people of Israel. Click to read the verse Acts 13:24-25 Click to read the verse Acts 13:24-25

Matthew 11:10-11 - This is the one about whom it is written: “‘I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will pre... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:10-11 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:10-11

John 1:6-7 - There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. Click to read the verse John 1:6-7 Click to read the verse John 1:6-7

John 3:28-30 - You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ but am sent ahead of him.’ Click to read the verse John 3:28-30 Click to read the verse John 3:28-30

Mark 1:2-3 - It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare y... Click to read the verse Mark 1:2-3 Click to read the verse Mark 1:2-3

Luke 7:26-28 - But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. Click to read the verse Luke 7:26-28 Click to read the verse Luke 7:26-28

Acts 19:4 - Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the on... Click to read the verse Acts 19:4 Click to read the verse Acts 19:4

Luke 3:3-6 - He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgi... Click to read the verse Luke 3:3-6 Click to read the verse Luke 3:3-6

Luke 7:19-20 - he sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone ... Click to read the verse Luke 7:19-20 Click to read the verse Luke 7:19-20

Luke 2:21-32 - Jesus Presented in the Temple On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was nam... Click to read the verse Luke 2:21-32 Click to read the verse Luke 2:21-32

Matthew 17:10-13 - The disciples asked him, “Why then do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?” Click to read the verse Matthew 17:10-13 Click to read the verse Matthew 17:10-13

John 1:15-23 - John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes... Click to read the verse John 1:15-23 Click to read the verse John 1:15-23

John 1:33-34 - I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The... Click to read the verse John 1:33-34 Click to read the verse John 1:33-34

Luke 12:56 - Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky. How is it that y... Click to read the verse Luke 12:56 Click to read the verse Luke 12:56

Matthew 11:3 - to ask him, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” Click to read the verse Matthew 11:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:3

John 11:27 - “Yes, Lord,” she told him, “I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come ... Click to read the verse John 11:27 Click to read the verse John 11:27

Matthew 11:10 - This is the one about whom it is written: “‘I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will pre... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:10

Matthew 12:6 - I tell you that one greater than the temple is here. Click to read the verse Matthew 12:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:6

Mark 9:11 - And they asked him, “Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?” Click to read the verse Mark 9:11 Click to read the verse Mark 9:11

Mark 11:11 - Jesus entered Jerusalem and went to the temple. He looked around at everything, but since it wa... Click to read the verse Mark 11:11 Click to read the verse Mark 11:11

John 7:14 - Jesus Teaches at the Feast Not until halfway through the Feast did Jesus go up to the temple co... Click to read the verse John 7:14 Click to read the verse John 7:14

Mark 11:27 - The Authority of Jesus Questioned They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking ... Click to read the verse Mark 11:27 Click to read the verse Mark 11:27

John 3:28 - You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ but am sent ahead of him.’ Click to read the verse John 3:28 Click to read the verse John 3:28

John 1:31 - I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be reve... Click to read the verse John 1:31 Click to read the verse John 1:31

Acts 13:32 - “We tell you the good news: What God promised our fathers Click to read the verse Acts 13:32 Click to read the verse Acts 13:32

Luke 7:27 - This is the one about whom it is written: “‘I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will pre... Click to read the verse Luke 7:27 Click to read the verse Luke 7:27