Matthew 9:13

Free Bible Version

Go and discover what this means: ‘I want mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I didn't come to call those who do what's right—I came to call sinners.”

Cross References

Proverbs 21:3

Doing what's right and fair pleases the Lord more than sacrifices.

Hosea 6:6

I want your true love, not your sacrifices; I want you to know me, not your burnt offerings.

Matthew 12:3

But Jesus told them, “Haven't you read what David did when he and his men were hungry?

Matthew 12:5

Haven't you read in the law that on the Sabbath day the priests in the Temple break the Sabbath but are not considered guilty?

Matthew 12:7

If you'd known the meaning of this Scripture, ‘I want mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you wouldn't have condemned those who are innocent.

Matthew 19:4

Jesus replied, “Haven't you read that God who created people in the beginning made them male and female?

Matthew 21:42

“So haven't you read this in the Scriptures?” Jesus asked them. “‘The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. The Lord has done this, and it is wonderful in our eyes.’

Matthew 3:2

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has arrived!”

Matthew 3:8

Show by what you do that you have truly repented,

Matthew 4:17

From that time on Jesus began declaring his message, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has arrived!”

Mark 12:26

But concerning the resurrection, haven't you read in Moses' writings the story of the burning bush, where God spoke to Moses and told him, ‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?’

Mark 12:33

We are to love him with all our heart, all our understanding, and all our strength, and we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. This is far more important than offerings and sacrifices.”

Mark 2:17

When Jesus heard this, he told them, “It's not healthy people who need a doctor, but those who are sick. I haven't come to invite those who live right, but those who don't—the sinners.”

Luke 10:26

“What is written in the law? How do you read it?” asked Jesus.

Luke 19:10

For the Son of man came to search for and save those who are lost.”

Luke 24:47

repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.

Luke 5:31

“Healthy people don't need a doctor—but sick people do,” Jesus replied.

Luke 5:32

“I didn't come to call those who are living right to repentance—I came to call sinners.”

John 10:34

Jesus answered them, “Isn't it written in your law, ‘I said, you are gods’?

Acts 11:18

After they had heard this explanation, they didn't argue with him anymore, and praised God, saying, “Now God has granted the opportunity to repent and have eternal life to foreigners as well.”

Acts 2:38

“Repent!” Peter told them. “All of you must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 20:21

I witnessed both to Jews and Greeks that it was essential to repent and turn to God, and to trust in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 3:19

Now repent, and change your ways, that your sins can be wiped away, so the Lord can send opportunities for you to heal and recover,

Acts 5:31

God exalted him to a position of honor at his right hand as Prince and Savior, as a way to bring repentance to Israel, and for the forgiveness of sins.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not delaying the fulfillment of his promise, as some define delay, but he is being very patient with you. He doesn't want anyone to be lost, but everyone to come and repent.