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Matthew 12:7
The Lord of the Sabbath
6But I tell you that something greater than the temple is here. 7If only you had known the meaning of ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent.8For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
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Berean Standard Bible
If only you had known the meaning of ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent.
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.
Bible in Basic English
But if these words had been in your minds, My desire is for mercy and not for offerings, you would not have been judging those who have done no wrong.
Douay-Rheims 1899
And if you knew what this meaneth: I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: you would never have condemned the innocent.
Free Bible Version
If you'd known the meaning of this Scripture, ‘I want mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you wouldn't have condemned an innocent man.
Geneva Bible 1599
Wherefore if ye knewe what this is, I will haue mercie, and not sacrifice, ye would not haue condemned the innocents.
King James (Authorized) Version
But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
One Unity Resource Bible
But if you had known what this means, ‘I desire eleos ·merciful compassion in action·, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless.
Translation for Translators
You should think about these words of God in the Scriptures: ‘I want you to act mercifully toward people, and not just offer sacrifices.’ If you understood what that means, you would not condemn my disciples, who have done no wrong.
Unlocked Literal Bible
If you had known what this meant, 'I desire mercy and not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the guiltless.
Noah Webster Bible
But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
World English Bible
But if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you wouldn’t have condemned the guiltless.
Young's Literal Translation
and if ye had known what is: Kindness I will, and not sacrifice — ye had not condemned the blameless,