Matthew 12:7

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Scripture says, ‘I want mercy and not sacrifice.’ If you knew what those words meant, you wouldn’t have accused people who were innocent.

Cross References

Matthew 9:13

Go and learn what this means, ‘I want mercy and not sacrifice.’ I haven’t come to call those who are right with God. I’ve come for sinners.”

Acts 13:27

The people of Jerusalem and their rulers didn’t recognize Jesus. By finding him guilty, they made the words of the prophets, which are read every Sabbath day, come true.

Matthew 22:29

Jesus replied, “You’re going wrong here because you don’t know the Scriptures and you don’t know the power of God.

James 5:6

You’ve declared innocent people guilty and murdered them, even when they weren’t opposing you.

Mark 12:33

And to love God with all your heart and mind and strength, and to love your neighbor as you love yourself, is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”