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Matthew 12:7-9
Expanded Bible
Matthew 12:7-9
Expanded Bible
7 The Scripture says, ‘I want ·kindness more than I want animal sacrifices [L mercy and not sacrifice; Hos. 6:6].’ If you ·understood [had known] what these words mean, you would not have ·judged those who have done nothing wrong [condemned the innocent/guiltless].
8 “·So [For] the Son of Man is ·Lord [Master] of the Sabbath day.”
Jesus Heals a Man’s Hand(A)
9 Jesus left there and went into their synagogue,
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Matthew 12:7-9
New International Version
Matthew 12:7-9
New International Version
7 If you had known what these words mean, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’[a](A) you would not have condemned the innocent. 8 For the Son of Man(B) is Lord of the Sabbath.”
9 Going on from that place, he went into their synagogue,
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- Matthew 12:7 Hosea 6:6
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