Matthew Chapter 12 verse 7 Holy Bible
But if ye had known what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
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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.
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But if ye had known what is: I will have mercy and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
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But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
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But if you had known what this means, 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the guiltless.
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and if ye had known what is: Kindness I will, and not sacrifice -- ye had not condemned the blameless,
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