Matthew 12:7
But if ye had known what this is, I wish mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the innocent.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
6But I say unto you, that there is One here greater than the temple.
8For the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath.
Cross References
Matthew 9:13But having gone, learned what this is, I wish mercy and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Acts 13:27For those dwelling in Jerusalem, and the rulers, having rejected him, condemning him, have
Matthew Henry on Matthew 12:2-14
Christ Vindicates His Disciples. 1 At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat. 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day. 3 But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him; 4 How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the showbread, which was not lawful for him… Read the whole commentary →