Malachi 2:12-14

Easy-to-Read Version

¹² The Lord will remove them from Judah’s family. They might bring gifts to the Lord All-Powerful—but it will not help. ¹³ You can cry and cover the Lord’s altar with tears, but the Lord will not accept your gifts. He will not be pleased with the things you bring to him.

¹⁴ You ask, “Why are our gifts not accepted?” It is because the Lord saw the evil things you did—he is a witness against you. He saw you cheat on your wife. You have been married to her since you were young. She was your girlfriend. Then you made your vows to each other—and she became your wife.