Matthew 9:13

The Passion Translation

Then he added, “Now you should go and study the meaning of the verse: I want you to show mercy, not just offer me a sacrifice. For I have come to invite the outcasts of society and sinners, not those who think they are already on the right path.”

Cross References

Proverbs 21:3

It pleases God more when we demonstrate godliness and justice than when we merely offer him a sacrifice.

Matthew 12:3

Jesus responded, “Haven’t you ever read what King David and his men did when they were hungry?

Matthew 12:5

“And haven’t you read in the Torah that the priests violated the rules of the Sabbath by carrying out their duties in the temple on a Saturday, and yet they are without blame?

Matthew 12:7

If only you could learn the meaning of the words ‘I want compassion more than a sacrifice,’ you wouldn’t be condemning my innocent disciples.

Matthew 19:4

“Haven’t you read the Scriptures about creation?” Jesus replied. “The Creator made us male and female from the very beginning,

Matthew 21:42

Jesus said to them, “Haven’t you ever read the Scripture that says: The very stone the builder rejected as flawed has now become the most important cornerstone. This was the Lord’s plan — isn’t it marvelous to behold?

Matthew 3:2

“Heaven’s kingdom is about to appear—so you’d better keep turning away from evil and turn back to God!”

Matthew 3:8

You must prove your repentance by a changed life.

Matthew 4:17

From that time on Jesus began to proclaim his message with these words: “Keep turning away from your sins and come back to God, for heaven’s kingdom realm is now accessible.”

Mark 12:26

Now, concerning the resurrection, haven’t you read in the Torah what God said to Moses at the burning bush? ‘I AM the living God, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’?

Mark 12:33

And there is something more important to God than all the sacrifices and burnt offerings: it’s the commandment to constantly love God with every passion of your heart, with your every thought, and with all your strength—and to love your neighbor in the same way as you love yourself.”

Mark 2:17

But when Jesus overheard their complaint, he said to them, “Who goes to the doctor for a cure? Those who are well or those who are sick? I have not come to call the ‘righteous,’ but those who are sinners and bring them to repentance.”

Luke 10:26

Jesus replied, “What do you read in the Law? How do you understand it?”

Luke 19:10

The Son of Man has come to seek out and to give life to those who are lost.”

Luke 24:47

Now you must go into all the nations and preach repentance and forgiveness of sins so that they will turn to me. Start right here in Jerusalem,

Luke 5:31

Jesus overheard their complaining and said, “Who goes to the doctor for a cure? Those who are well or those who are sick?

Luke 5:32

I have not come to call the ‘righteous,’ but to call those who know they are sinners and bring them to repentance.”

John 10:34

Jesus answered, “Isn’t it written in your Scriptures that God said, ‘You are gods?’ The Scriptures cannot be denied or found to be in error.

Acts 11:18

When they heard this, their objections were put to rest and they all glorified God, saying, “Look what God has done! He’s giving the gift of repentance that leads to life to people who aren’t even Jews.”

Acts 2:38

Peter replied, “Repent and return to God, and each one of you must be baptized in the name of Jesus, the Anointed One, to have your sins removed. Then you may take hold of the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 20:21

I urged both Jews and non-Jews to turn from sin to God and to have faith in our Lord Jesus.

Acts 3:19

And now you must repent and turn back to God so that your sins will be removed, and so that times of refreshing will stream from the Lord’s presence.

Acts 5:31

He’s the one God has exalted and seated at his right hand as our Savior and Champion. He is the provider of grace as the Redeemer of Israel.

2 Peter 3:9

This means that, contrary to man’s perspective, the Lord is not late with his promise to return, as some measure lateness. But rather, his “delay” simply reveals his loving patience toward you, because he does not want any to perish but all to come to repentance.