Matthew 9:11-13

Living Bible

¹¹ The Pharisees were indignant. “Why does your teacher associate with men like that?”

¹² “Because people who are well don’t need a doctor! It’s the sick people who do!” was Jesus’ reply. ¹³ Then he added, “Now go away and learn the meaning of this verse of Scripture,

‘It isn’t your sacrifices and your gifts I want—I want you to be merciful.’^[a]