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Matthew 12:7

New American Standard Bible

7 But if you had known what this means: ‘I DESIRE COMPASSION, RATHER THAN SACRIFICE,’ you would not have condemned the innocent.

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American Standard Version

But if ye had known what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

Christian Standard Bible

If you had known what this means, I desire mercy and not sacrifice, you would not have condemned the innocent.

English Standard Version

And if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless.

King James Version

But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

New International Version

If you had known what these words mean, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent.

New King James Version

But if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless.

New Living Translation

But you would not have condemned my innocent disciples if you knew the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’

World English Bible

But if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you wouldn’t have condemned the guiltless.