Malachi 3:17

English Standard Version

17 “They shall be mine, says the Lord of hosts, in the day when I make up my treasured possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him. (Ex 19:5; Mal 4:3; Ac 17:31; 1Pe 2:9) 

New International Version

17 ‘On the day when I act,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘they will be my treasured possession. I will spare them, just as a father has compassion and spares his son who serves him. 

New International Reader’s Version

17 ‘The day is coming when I will judge,’ says the LORD who rules over all. ‘On that day they will be my special treasure. I will spare them just as a father loves and spares his son who serves him. 

King James Version

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

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