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Geneva Study Bible Commentary

Malachi 3:17

And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day (q) when I make up my jewels; and I will (r) spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.

(q) When I will restore my Church according to my promise, they will be as my own proper goods.

(r) That is, forgive their sins, and govern them with my Spirit.

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