Matthew 12:6-7
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6 I tell you that something greater than the temple is here.(A) 7 If you had known what these words mean, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’[a](B) you would not have condemned the innocent.
Footnotes
- Matthew 12:7 Hosea 6:6
Psalm 119:46
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Hosea 6:6
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Matthew 10:18-20
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18 On my account you will be brought before governors and kings(A) as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. 19 But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it.(B) At that time you will be given what to say, 20 for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father(C) speaking through you.
Luke 21:14-15
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14 But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves.(A) 15 For I will give you(B) words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
Acts 17:30
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30 In the past God overlooked(A) such ignorance,(B) but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.(C)
Colossians 4:6
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6 Let your conversation be always full of grace,(A) seasoned with salt,(B) so that you may know how to answer everyone.(C)
2 Timothy 2:25-26
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25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,(A) 26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil,(B) who has taken them captive to do his will.
1 Peter 3:15-16
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15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer(A) to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope(B) that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience,(C) so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.(D)
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