New International Version (NIV)
2“I have loved you,” says the Lord.
“But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’
“Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the Lord. “Yet I have loved Jacob,
Malachi 1:2
Malachi 1:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
2“I have loved you,” says the Lord. But you say, “How have You loved us?” “Was Esau not Jacob’s brother?” declares the Lord. “Yet I have loved Jacob;
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
2“I have loved you,” says the Lord. But you say, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the Lord. “Yet I have loved Jacob;
Amplified Bible (AMP)
2“I have loved you,” says the Lord. 1:2 The first in a series of sarcastic questions spread throughout this book beginning with “But you say.”But you say, “How and in what way have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the Lord. “Yet I loved Jacob (Israel);
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
2“I have loved you,” says the Lord.
But you ask, “How have You loved us?”
“Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the Lord. “Yet Jacob I have loved,
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
2“Israel, I have loved you,” says the Lord.
“But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’
“Wasn’t Esau Jacob’s brother?” says the Lord. “But I chose Jacob