Malachi 3:15 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Malachi 3:13-18

Among the people of the Jews at this time, though they all enjoyed the same privileges and advantages, there were men of very different characters (as ever were, and ever will be, in the world and in the church), like Jeremiah's figs, some very good and others very bad, some that plainly appeared to be the children of God and others that as plainly discovered themselves to be the children of the wicked one. There are tares and wheat in the same field, chaff and corn in the same floor; and here... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Malachi 3:15

And now we call the proud happy ,.... Or "therefore now" F17 ועתה "ergo nunc", V. L.; "igitur", Cocceius; "adeoque", Burkius. ; since this is the case, that the worshippers of God are not regarded, and there is nothing got by serving him; they that are proud and haughty, that neither fear God nor regard men, are the happy persons; even presumptuous sinners, as the word F18 זדים "arrogantes", V. L.; "feroces", Cocceius. signifies, that stretch out their hands against God, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Malachi 3:15

And now we call the proud happy - Proud and insolent men are the only happy people, for they domineer everywhere, and none dares to resist them. They that work wickedness are set up - The humble and holy are depressed and miserable; the proud and wicked are in places of trust and profit. Too often it is so. They that tempt God are even delivered - Even those who despise God, and insult his justice and providence, are preserved in and from dangers; while the righteous fall by them. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Malachi 3:15

Verse 15 This verse is connected with the last, for the force of these words, “We have walked sorrowfully before God and have carefully kept his precepts,” does not fully appear, except this clause be added — that they saw in the meantime that the proud flourished and had their delights, as though they said, “We strive to deserve well of God by our services; he overlooks all our religious acts, and pours as it were all his bounty on our enemies, who are yet ungodly and profane.” We now see how... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 3:13-18

§ 3. The impious murmuring of the people is contrasted with the conduct of those who fear God; and the reward of the pious is set forth. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 3:13-18

Hard speeches against God. Once more God has to bring a charge against his people ( Malachi 3:13 ). Their words were "stout," bold, loud, defiant. Reverence and reticence were both wanting. Once more the plea is entered, "Not guilty." They will not admit that God is justified when he speaketh and clear when he judgeth. So once more God has to unfold the evidence, that their mouths may be stopped and they may be found guilty before God. I. HARD SPEECHES AGAINST GOD . 1 .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 3:14-15

Doubt of profit in serving God. "It is vain to serve God.'" The Prophet Zephaniah is more severe. "It shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their heart, The Lord will not do good, neither will he do evil" ( Zephaniah 1:12 ). "The prophet condescends to identify himself with those whom he reproves. 'We call the proud happy; yea, we say, they that work wickedness are set up. Therefore it is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 3:15

We call the proud happy. This is still the speech of the murmurers. We, they say, do not reckon the humble and meek blessed; we consider that the only blessed ones are the arrogant heathen, or free thinkers, who meet with prosperity and happiness in this world. For the "proud," the LXX . has, ἀλλοτρίους , "strangers," which, doubtless, gives the meaning (comp. Isaiah 13:11 ). Are set up; literally, are built up— have wealth and families, and leave a name behind them ( Psalms... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Malachi 3:15

And now we call the proud happy (blessed) - This being so, they sum up the case against God. God had declared that all nations should “call them blessed” Malachi 3:12. if they would obey. They answer, using His words; And “now we (they lay stress on the word we,) pronounce blessed,” in fact, those whom God had pronounced cursed: Psalms 119:21. “Thou hast rebuked the proud, who are cursed.” Their characteristic, among other bad men, is of insolence Proverbs 21:24. arrogance, boiling over with... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Malachi 3:13-15

Malachi 3:13-15. Your words, &c. “From this verse to the end of Malachi 4:3, the prophet expostulates with the wicked for their hard speeches; and declares that God will make a fearful distinction between them and the righteous.” Newcome. Have been stout against me Your words have been blasphemous, and void of all reverence and duty. Ye have spoken injuriously of me, and have uttered such things as dishonour me. Ye have even arraigned my proceedings, and spoken against them. Yet ye... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Malachi 3:13-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Malachi 3:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Malachi 3:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Malachi 3:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 3:13-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 3:13-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 3:14-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 3:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Malachi 3:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Malachi 3:13-15

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