Amos 3:2

King James Version (KJV)

You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.

Translations

Amos 3:2 - Amplified Bible

You only have I known (chosen, sympathized with, and loved) of all the families of the earth; therefore I will visit upon you all your wickedness {and} punish you for all your iniquities.

Amos 3:2 - American Standard Version

You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will visit upon you all your iniquities.

Amos 3:2 - Bible in Basic English

You only of all the families of the earth have I taken care of: for this reason I will send punishment on you for all your sins.

Amos 3:2 - Darby Bible

You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore will I visit upon you all your iniquities.

Amos 3:2 - English Standard Version

"You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.

Amos 3:2 - King James Version

You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.

Amos 3:2 - La Biblia de las Americas

Sòlo a vosotros he escogido de todas las familias de la tierra;
por eso os castigaré por todas vuestras iniquidades.

Amos 3:2 - The Message

"Out of all the families on earth,
   I picked you.
Therefore, because of your special calling,
   I’m holding you responsible for all your sins."

Amos 3:2 - New American Standard Bible

"You only have I chosen among all the families of the earth; Therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities."

Amos 3:2 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

"Sòlo a ustedes he escogido (he conocido) de todas las familias de la tierra;
Por eso los castigaré (los visitaré) por todas sus iniquidades."

Amos 3:2 - World English Bible

You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will visit on you all your iniquities.

Amos 3:2 - Young's Living Translation

Only you I have known of all families of the land, Therefore I charge on you all your iniquities.

Amos 3:2 - Additional Comments

We see in chapters 1 and 2 that God requires obedience from all nations and all peoples, and if that doesn't happen, then He requires justice.
God said He would punish the Israelites for their sins.
Does God judge and punish / reward Christians? Yes -- Matt 7:1, Rom 2:3, 14:3, 1 Cor 4:4, James 3:1, Psa 18:25-27, James 2:13, Mat 5:11-12, Matt 6:1-6, 10:41-42, 16:27. God expects more from Israel, and He expects more from Christians. God is tougher on His children... but the alternative is not being His child, and having NO fellowship with Him!

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