Matthew 12:7 | |
NASB: "But if you had known what this means, 'I DESIRE COMPASSION, AND NOT A SACRIFICE,' you would not have condemned the innocent. (NASB ©1995) GWT: If you had known what 'I want mercy, not sacrifices' means, you would not have condemned innocent people. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. ASV: But if ye had known what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. BBE: But if these words had been in your minds, My desire is for mercy and not for offerings, you would not have been judging those who have done no wrong. DBY: But if ye had known what is: I will have mercy and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. WEY: And if you knew what this means, 'It is mercy I desire, not sacrifice', you would not have condemned those who are without guilt. WBS: But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. WEB: But if you had known what this means,'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the guiltless. YLT: and if ye had known what is: Kindness I will, and not sacrifice -- ye had not condemned the blameless, | |
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