Matthew 9:13 · WEB
“But you go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."”
— Matthew 9:13
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Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
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growing
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narrative
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