Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
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Bible References
I desired
Matthew 5:7
"Those persons who show mercy [toward others] will be blessed because they will be shown mercy [themselves].
Matthew 9:13
Go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy and not [only] sacrifice.' For I did not come to call righteous people [to be my followers] but sinners."
Matthew 12:7
If you had [fully] understood what this means: 'I desire mercy and not [only] sacrifice,' you would not have condemned someone who was not guilty [of wrongdoing].
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1 John 2:3
And here is how we can be assured that we know Jesus [i.e., that we are saved]: [It is] by obeying what He commands us.
1 John 3:6
No person who lives in [fellowship with] Christ will continue living a sinful life; the one who keeps on sinning [however], has not seen Him or known Him [as his personal Savior].