Devine Scripture

Matthew 12:7

Matthew chapter 12 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.6But I say unto you, that one greater than the temple is here.

v.7This passage

v.8For the Son of man is lord of the sabbath.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 9:13

    But go ye and learn what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.

  • James 5:6

    Ye have condemned, ye have killed the righteous one; he doth not resist you.

  • Hosea 6:6

    For I desire goodness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.

  • Isaiah 1:11

    What unto me is the multitude of your sacrifices? saith Jehovah: I have had enough of the burnt-offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he-goats.

  • Micah 6:6

    Wherewith shall I come before Jehovah, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, with calves a year old?

  • Job 32:3

    Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.