Matt.12.7

Matthew 12:7

KJV Jesus

But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

The Lord of the Sabbath

Sabbath Questions

Cross References

1 Samuel 15:22

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And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

Samuel Denounces Saul

Samuel Rebukes Saul

Hosea 6:6

KJVGOD

For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

The Unrepentance of Israel and Judah

Matthew 9:13

KJVJesus

But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Jesus Calls Matthew

Mark 12:33

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And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.