Matthew 9:13 But go you and learn what that means, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous… God prefers it. I. Because it indicates more clearly man's relation to Himself. Cannot judge of man's character by outward ordinances, but when he straggles against sin. II. Because it is more serviceable to our neighbours, Religious exercises may do us good, a pure life useful to others as well. III. Because it brings the greatest happiness to us. (Seeds and Saplings.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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