1 Look, I am sending my messenger who will clear the path before me;suddenly the Lord whom you are seeking will come to his temple.The messenger of the covenant in whom you take delight is coming,says the Lord of heavenly forces.
2 Who can endure the day of his coming?Who can withstand his appearance?He is like the refiner’s fire or the cleaner’s soap.
3 He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver.He will purify the Levitesand refine them like gold and silver.They will belong to the Lord,presenting a righteous offering.
4 The offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the Lordas in ancient days and in former years.