Matthew 9:13
But go ye and learn what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.
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- Mark 2:17 And when Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.
- Luke 19:10 For the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost.
- Hosea 6:6 For I desire goodness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.