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Matthew 9:13 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 9:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 9 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Matthew 9:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 9:13
Jesus quotes Hosea 6:6, turning the tables on His Pharisaic critics. They questioned His association with 'publicans and sinners' (Matthew 9:11), revealing their misunderstanding of God's priorities. 'I will have mercy, and not sacrifice' contrasts genuine compassion (ἔλεος/eleos) with mere ritual observance. God desires heart transformation, not religious performance divorced from love. The command 'go ye and learn' (πορευθέντες μάθετε/poreuthentes mathete) is pointed—these Scripture experts needed to study their own texts more carefully! Jesus' mission statement follows: 'I am not come to ca...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 9:13
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“he said to them”
“and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”
“but sinners to repentance.,I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.,,,,,,,,”
“'I desire mercy”
“a persecutor”
“To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.”
“as some count slowness; but is patient with us”
“and bow myself before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings”
“and he came to the first”