Matthew 12:7
“But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.”
What does Matthew 12:7 mean?
Matthew 12:7 (KJV) states, "But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless." This verse is part of a larger passage in which Jesus confronts the Pharisees who were critical of his disciples for picking and…
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In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 12, verse 7, we find a profound statement made by Jesus: "But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless." This passage emerges from a confrontation between Jesus and the…
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Heavenly Father, As we bow our heads and humble our hearts before You, we come acknowledging the profound wisdom embedded in Your Word. In Matthew 12:7, You declared, “But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the…
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