Matthew 12:7-8

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.”

— Matthew 12:7-8

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Lord!

Devo: What Jesus Did!

"[Talking to the Pharisees after they condemned his disciples for gathering and eating grain on the Sabbath, Jesus continued:] "For the Son of Man is....."

Mercy?

Devo: What Jesus Did!

"[Talking to the Pharisees, Jesus continued:] "But you would not have condemned my innocent disciples if you knew the meaning of this Scripture: 'I..."

Cross References for Matthew 12:7-8

• Hosea 6:6
• Matthew 9:13
• Micah 6:6-8
• Isaiah 1:11-17
• Proverbs 17:15
• Luke 6:5
• Mark 2:28
• John 5:17-23
• Matthew 22:29
• Mark 9:4-7

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