Matthew 12:7

Contemporary English Version 1995

Don't you know what the Scriptures mean when they say, “Instead of offering sacrifices to me, I want you to be merciful to others?” If you knew what this means, you would not condemn these innocent disciples of mine.

Cross References

Hosea 6:6

I'd rather for you to be faithful and to know me than to offer sacrifices.

Matthew 9:13

Go and learn what the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘Instead of offering sacrifices to me, I want you to be merciful to others.’ I didn't come to invite good people to be my followers. I came to invite sinners.”

Proverbs 17:15

The Lord doesn't like those who defend the guilty or condemn the innocent.

Acts 13:27

The people of Jerusalem and their leaders didn't realize who Jesus was. And they didn't understand the words of the prophets they read each Sabbath. So they condemned Jesus just as the prophets had said.

Matthew 22:29

Jesus answered: You are completely wrong! You don't know what the Scriptures teach. And you don't know anything about the power of God.

Psalm 94:21

who gang up to murder innocent victims.

James 5:6

You have condemned and murdered innocent people, who couldn't even fight back.

Psalm 109:31

You help everyone in need, and you save them from death.

Job 32:3

He was also angry with Job's three friends for not being able to prove that Job was wrong.

1 Samuel 15:22

“Tell me,” Samuel said. “Does the Lord really want sacrifices and offerings? No! He doesn't want your sacrifices. He wants you to obey him.

Mark 12:33

It is also true that we must love God with all our heart, mind, and strength, and that we must love others as much as we love ourselves. These commandments are more important than all the sacrifices and offerings that we could possibly make.”