Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Go and learn what this means: "I want mercy and not sacrifice,' because I did not come to call righteous people, but sinners."
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
A Conservative Version
But after going, learn what this means, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners for repentance.
American Standard Version
But go ye and learn what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.
Amplified
An Understandable Version
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."
Anderson New Testament
But go and learn what this means: I desire mercy, and not sacrifice. For I came not to call righteous men, but sinners to repentance.
Bible in Basic English
But go and take to heart the sense of these words, My desire is for mercy, not offerings: for I have come not to get the upright, but sinners.
Common New Testament
But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Daniel Mace New Testament
go then and learn the meaning of that expression, "I will have mercy and not sacrifice:" for I am not come to call saints, but sinners.
Darby Translation
But go and learn what that is I will have mercy and not sacrifice; for I have not come to call righteous men but sinners.
Godbey New Testament
But having gone, learned what this is, I wish mercy and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Goodspeed New Testament
You must go and learn what the saying means, 'It is mercy, not sacrifice, that I care for.' I did not come to invite the pious but the irreligious."
John Wesley New Testament
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.
Julia Smith Translation
And having gone, learn what is this, I wish mercy, and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the just, but the sinful to repentance.
King James 2000
But go and learn what that means, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But go [and] learn what it means, "I want mercy and not sacrifice." For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Modern King James verseion
But go and learn what this is, I will have mercy and not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Go and learn, what that meaneth: 'I have pleasure in mercy, and not in offering.' For I am not come to call the righteous, but the sinners to repentance."
Moffatt New Testament
Go and learn the meaning of this word, I care for mercy not for sacrifice. For I have not come to call just men but sinners."
Montgomery New Testament
"But go and learn what this means, "It is mercy I desire, and not sacrifice; for I am come not to call just men, but sinners."
NET Bible
Go and learn what this saying means: 'I want mercy and not sacrifice.' For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
New Heart English Bible
But you go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."
Noyes New Testament
But go ye and learn what this meaneth: "I desire mercy, and not sacrifice." For I came not to call righteous men, but sinners.
Sawyer New Testament
Go and learn what this means: I wish for mercy and not a sacrifice; for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.
The Emphasized Bible
But go ye, and learn what this meaneth, - Mercy, I desire, and not, sacrifice; For I came, not to call the righteous, but sinners.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Go then, and learn what is said, "I require mercy and not sacrifice:" for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Go and learn what this means--'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice'; for I did not come to call the religious, but the outcast."
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
But go and learn what this means, 'It is mercy that I desire, not sacrifice'; for I did not come to appeal to the righteous, but to sinners."
Williams New Testament
Go, learn what this means, 'It is mercy and not sacrifice that I want.' It is not upright but sinful people that I have come to invite."
World English Bible
But you go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
Worrell New Testament
But, going, learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice;' for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Worsley New Testament
"I desire mercy rather than sacrifice:" for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.
Youngs Literal Translation
but having gone, learn ye what is, Kindness I will, and not sacrifice, for I did not come to call righteous men, but sinners, to reformation.'
Themes
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Desires » What the lord desires
Desires » What the lord does not desire
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Offerings » Withheld see offerings; withheld » Insufficient to secure salvation
Pharisees » Association with publicans and sinners
Repentance » Jesus Christ coming to call sinners to repentance
Repentance » Christ came to call sinners to
Sacrifice » The lord not desiring sacrifices
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References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 9:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Matthew Called To Follow Jesus
12 When Jesus heard that, he said, "Healthy people don't need a physician, but sick people do. 13 Go and learn what this means: "I want mercy and not sacrifice,' because I did not come to call righteous people, but sinners." 14 Then John's disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don't fast?"
Cross References
Hosea 6:6
For it is love that I seek, and not sacrifice; knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Matthew 12:7
If you had known what "I want mercy and not sacrifice' means, you would not have condemned the innocent,
Mark 2:17
When Jesus heard that, he told them, "Healthy people don't need a physician, but sick ones do. I did not come to call righteous people, but sinners."
Micah 6:6-8
How am I to present myself in the LORD's presence and bow in the presence of the High God? Should I present myself with burnt offerings, with year-old calves?
Matthew 3:2
"Repent, because the kingdom from heaven is near!"
Luke 5:32
I have not come to call righteous people, but sinners, to repentance."
Proverbs 21:3
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Isaiah 55:6-7
"Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.
Matthew 3:8
Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance!
Matthew 4:17
From then on, Jesus began to announce, "Repent, because the kingdom from heaven is near!"
Matthew 11:20-21
Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of his miracles had taken place, because they didn't repent.
Matthew 12:3
But he told them, "Haven't you read what David did when he and his companions were hungry?
Matthew 12:5
Or haven't you read in the Law that on every Sabbath the priests in the Temple violate the Sabbath and yet are innocent?
Matthew 18:10-13
"See to it that you do not despise one of these little ones, because I tell you, their angels in heaven always have access to my Father in heaven.
Matthew 19:4
He answered them, "Haven't you read that the one who made them at the beginning "made them male and female'
Matthew 21:28-32
"But what do you think? A man had two sons. He went to the first and said, "Son, go and work in the vineyard today.'
Matthew 21:42
Jesus asked them, "Have you never read in the Scriptures, "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This was the Lord's doing, and it is amazing in our eyes.'?
Matthew 22:31-32
As for the resurrection from the dead, haven't you read what was spoken to you by God when he said,
Mark 12:26
As for the dead being raised, haven't you read in the book of Moses, in the story about the bush, how God said, "I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'?
Luke 10:26
Jesus answered him, "What is written in the Law? What do you read there?"
Luke 15:3-10
So he told them this parable:
Luke 19:10
and the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost."
Luke 24:47
and then repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
John 10:34
Jesus replied to them, "Is it not written in your Law, "I said, "You are gods"'?
Acts 2:38
Peter answered them, "Every one of you must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.
Acts 3:19
Therefore, repent and turn to him to have your sins blotted out,
Acts 5:31
God has exalted to his right hand this very man as our Leader and Savior in order to extend repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
Acts 11:18
When they heard this, they calmed down, and praised God by saying, "So God has given repentance that leads to life even to gentiles."
Acts 17:30-31
Though God has overlooked those times of ignorance, he now commands everyone everywhere to repent,
Acts 20:21
I testified to both Jews and Greeks about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus.
Acts 26:18-20
You will help them understand and turn them from darkness to light and from Satan's control to God, so that their sins will be forgiven and they will receive a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
Romans 2:4-6
Or are you unaware of his rich kindness, forbearance, and patience, that it is God's kindness that is leading you to repent?
Romans 3:10-24
As it is written, "Not even one person is righteous.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
You know that wicked people will not inherit the kingdom of God, don't you? Stop deceiving yourselves! Sexually immoral people, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, homosexuals,
1 Timothy 1:13-16
In the past I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man. But I received mercy because I acted ignorantly in my unbelief,
2 Timothy 2:25-26
and gentle when refuting opponents. After all, maybe God will allow them to repent and to come to a full knowledge of the truth,
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to perish, but wants everyone to repent.