Malachi 1:14

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Malachi 1:12–14 · Berean Standard Bible

12 “But you profane it when you say, ‘The table of the Lord is defiled, and as for its fruit, its food is contemptible.’

13 You also say: ‘Oh, what a nuisance!’ And you turn up your nose at it,” says the LORD of Hosts. “You bring offerings that are stolen, lame, or sick! Should I accept these from your hands?” asks the LORD.

14 “But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations.

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Joshua 7:12

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Jeremiah 48:10

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Matthew 24:51

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Luke 12:1

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Luke 12:2

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Acts 5:2

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Acts 5:3

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Acts 5:4

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Acts 5:5

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Acts 5:6

Then the young men stepped forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him.

Acts 5:7

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Acts 5:8

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Acts 5:9

“How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord?” Peter replied. “Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.”

Acts 5:10

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Mark 12:42

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