12:6 12:6

Matthew 12:7

12:8 12:8

Bible Versions

But if ye had known what [this] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
But {G1161} if {G1487} ye had known {G1097} what {G5101} this meaneth {G2076}, I will have {G2309} mercy {G1656}, and {G2532} not {G3756} sacrifice {G2378}, ye would {G302} not {G3756} have condemned {G2613} the guiltless {G338}.
If you knew what `I want compassion rather than animal-sacrifice' meant, you would not condemn the innocent.
If only you had known the meaning of ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent.
But if ye had known what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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