Mark 12:33

New Century Version

One must love God with all his heart, all his mind, and all his strength. And one must love his neighbor as he loves himself. These commands are more important than all the animals and sacrifices we offer to God.”

Cross References

Psalm 50:23

Those people honor me who bring me offerings to show thanks. And I, God, will save those who do that.”

Proverbs 21:3

Doing what is right and fair is more important to the Lord than sacrifices.

Hosea 6:6

I want faithful love more than I want animal sacrifices. I want people to know me more than I want burnt offerings.

Matthew 12:7

The Scripture says, ‘I want kindness more than I want animal sacrifices.’ You don’t really know what those words mean. If you understood them, you would not judge those who have done nothing wrong.

Matthew 9:13

Go and learn what this means: ‘I want kindness more than I want animal sacrifices.’ I did not come to invite good people but to invite sinners.”

Deuteronomy 6:5

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.

Hebrews 10:8

In this Scripture he first said, “You do not want sacrifices and offerings. You do not ask for burnt offerings and offerings to take away sins.” (These are all sacrifices that the law commands.)

1 Samuel 15:22

But Samuel answered, “What pleases the Lord more: burnt offerings and sacrifices or obedience to his voice? It is better to obey than to sacrifice. It is better to listen to God than to offer the fat of sheep.