Matthew 12:7

A Conservative Version

But if ye had known what this means, I desire mercy and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the innocent.

Cross References

Hosea 6:6

For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.

Matthew 9:13

But after going, learn what this means, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners for repentance.

Proverbs 17:15

He who justifies a wicked man, and he who condemns a righteous man, both of them alike are an abomination to LORD.

Acts 13:27

For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, not having known this and the voices of the prophets being read at every Sabbath, they fulfilled, having condemned him.

Matthew 22:29

But having answered, Jesus said to them, Ye are led astray, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.

Psalm 94:21

They gather themselves together against the soul of a righteous man, and condemn innocent blood.

James 5:6

Ye have condemned, ye have murdered the righteous man. He is not hostile to you.

Psalm 109:31

For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those who judge his soul.

Job 32:3

His anger was also kindled against his three friends because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

1 Samuel 15:22

And Samuel said, Has LORD as great delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

Mark 12:33

And to love him from the whole heart, and from the whole understanding, and from the whole soul, and from the whole strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is more than all whole burnt-offerings and sacrifices.

Joshua 5:5

For all the people who came out were circumcised, but all the people who were born in the wilderness by the way as they came forth out of Egypt, they had not circumcised.