For I desire loyalty and not sacrifice,
the knowledge of God(A) rather than burnt offerings.(B)

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Mankind, He has told you what is good(A)
and what it is the Lord requires of you:(B)
to act justly,(C)
to love faithfulness,(D)
and to walk humbly with your God.(E)

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13 Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice.(A)[a] For I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.”[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 9:13 Hs 6:6
  2. Matthew 9:13 Other mss add to repentance

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