"I was dueto offerpeaceofferings;TodayI have paidmy vows.
The sacrificeof the wickedis an abominationto the LORD,But the prayerof the uprightis His delight.
Betteris a drymorseland quietnesswith it Thana housefullof feastingwith strife.
The sacrificeof the wickedis an abomination,Howmuchmorewhenhe bringsit with evilintent!
"ThereforeI have comeout to meetyou, To seekyour presenceearnestly,and I have foundyou.
"Bringyour worthlessofferingsnolonger,Incenseis an abominationto Me. Newmoonand sabbath,the callingof assemblies--I cannotendureiniquityand the solemnassembly.
Now thisis the lawof the sacrificeof peaceofferingswhichshall be presentedto the LORD.
Thenthey ledJesusfrom Caiaphasinto the Praetorium,and it was early;and they themselvesdid not enterinto the Praetoriumsothat they would not be defiled,but might eatthe Passover.
