Nehr · Matthew 12

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.

— Matthew 12:7, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

But if you had known what this means, 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the guiltless.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But if ye had known what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and if ye had known what is: Kindness I will, and not sacrifice--ye had not condemned the blameless,

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