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Matthew 9:13-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 9:13-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
13 Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice.(A)[a] For I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.”[b]
A Question about Fasting
14 Then John’s disciples came to Him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?”(B)
15 Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests[c] be sad while the groom is with them? The time[d] will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.
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- Matthew 9:13 Hs 6:6
- Matthew 9:13 Other mss add to repentance
- Matthew 9:15 Lit the sons of the bridal chamber
- Matthew 9:15 Lit days
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