Matthew 9:13

But after going, learn what this means, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners for repentance.

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In The King James Version

But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

In Context

12But Jesus having heard it, he said to them, Those who are strong have no need of a physician, but those who fare badly.

14Then the disciples of John come to him, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but thy disciples fast not?

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Cross References

Isaiah 55:6Seek ye LORD while he may be found. Call ye upon him while he is near.

Micah 6:6Why shall I come before LORD, and bow myself before the high God? Shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, with calves a year old?

Matthew 3:8Therefore produce fruit worthy of repentance.

Matthew 11:20Then he began to upbraid the cities in which most of his mighty works occurred, because they did not repent.

Matthew 12:5Or have ye not read in the law, that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath, and are guiltless?

Matthew 18:10See that ye not disparage one of these little ones, for I say to you, that in the heavens their agents do always behold the face of my Father in the heavens.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 9:10-14

Matthew Called. 9 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. 10 And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. 11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? 12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a… Read the whole commentary →

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