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Matthew 12:7
Nestle 1904 Greek New Testament · Berean Standard Bible
Εἰ δὲ ἐγνώκειτε τί ἐστιν Ἔλεος θέλω καὶ οὐ θυσίαν οὐκ ἂν κατεδικάσατε τοὺς ἀναιτίους
If only you had known the meaning of ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice (note: Hosea 6:6),’ you would not have condemned the innocent.