10 “Oh that there were one among you who would (A)shut the [a]gates, that you might not uselessly kindle fire on My altar! I am not pleased with you,” says the Lord of hosts, “(B)nor will I accept an offering from [b]you.

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  1. Malachi 1:10 Or doors
  2. Malachi 1:10 Lit your hand

13 You also say, ‘[a]My, how (A)tiresome it is!’ And you disdainfully sniff at it,” says the Lord of hosts, “and you bring what was taken by (B)robbery and what is (C)lame or sick; so you bring the offering! Should I (D)receive that from your hand?” says the Lord.

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  1. Malachi 1:13 Lit Behold it is weariness