\v 1 This is also what Yahweh, commander of the angel armies, says: "There will be a time when I will judge and punish all people. When that happens, it will be like a day that they burn stubble in the fields. Those people will burn up completely—as roots and branches and everything else on a tree burns completely in a very hot fire.
\v 2 But for you who honor me, I, who always act righteously will come to you and heal you, as the sun rises in the morning. You will be as happy as young calves when they leave their stalls to play in the fields.
\v 3 On the day when I judge people, you will completely defeat the wicked people. It will be as if you had walked all over them." This is what Yahweh, commander of the angel armies, promises.
\v 4 Be sure to obey the laws that I gave to Moses, who served me well. Obey all the commandments and decrees that I gave him on Mount Sinai, for all you people of Israel to obey.
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\v 5 Listen to this: One day I will send to you the prophet Elijah. He will arrive before the great and dreadful day when I, Yahweh, will judge and punish everyone.
\v 6 Because of what he preaches, parents and their children will be united in loving each other again. If that does not happen, I will come and destroy your country."