Mark 12:33

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

Is more

General references

Proverbs 21:3

Matthew 22:36

1 John 4:21

Bible References

Is more

Then said Samuel - Doth that which is pleasing unto Yahweh consist in ascending-offerings and sacrifices, So much as in hearkening unto the voice of Yahweh? Lo! to hearken, is, better, than, sacrifice. And, to give heed, than, the fat of rams;

Not, for thy sacrifices, will I reprove thee, Nor for thine ascending-offerings, before me continually:

To do righteousness and justice, is more choice to Yahweh than sacrifice.

Of what use to me, is your multitude of sacrifices: Saith Yahweh: I am sated with ascending-offerings of rams and the fat of fed beasts, - In the blood of bulls and young rams and he-goats, have I no pleasure.

Like this, shall the fast be that I choose, A day for the son of earth to humble his soul? Is it to bow down as a rush his head, And sackcloth and ashes, to spread out? Is it, this, thou wilt call a fast, Or a day of acceptance with Yahweh?

Thus, saith Yahweh of hosts God of Israel, - Your ascending-offerings, add ye unto your peace-offerings and eat ye flesh.

For, lovingkindness, I desired, and not sacrifice, - and the knowledge of God, more than ascending-offerings.

I hate, I despise your festivals, - and can scent no fragrance in your solemn feasts.

Wherewith, shall I come before Yahweh? bow myself to God on high? Shall I come before him with ascending-sacrifice? with calves of a year old?

But go ye, and learn what this meaneth, - Mercy, I desire, and not, sacrifice; For I came, not to call the righteous, but sinners.

If, however, ye had known what this meaneth - Mercy, I desire, and not, sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the blameless;

Although with the tongues of men, I be speaking, and of messengers, and have not, love, I have become resounding brass, or a clanging cymbal;

General references

To do righteousness and justice, is more choice to Yahweh than sacrifice.

Teacher! which commandment, is greatest in the law?

And, this commandment, have we from him, - that, he who loveth God, love, his brother also.