Matthew 9:12-13
They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick. But go you and learn what this means, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.
Context
Defending eating with tax collectors and sinners to the Pharisees
Synoptic Parallels
Mark 2:17; Luke 5:31-32
OT Reference
Hosea 6:6
Reframe Note
Quotes Hosea to reframe mercy over sacrifice and applies it to his mission
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