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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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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

But go ye and learn (πορευθεντες δε μαθετε). With biting sarcasm Jesus bids these preachers to learn the meaning of Ho 6:6. It is …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But go ye and learn, etc. To reprove them, and to vindicate his own conduct, he appealed to a passage of Scripture with which they ought t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Go and learn — These words from Hosea 6:6, which our Lord also cited regarding the Sabbath (Matthew 12:7), assert the …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, “Why does your Master eat with publicans and sinners?” But when Jesus heard that, he…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: After performing this miracle, Christ would not remain in the same place, so that he would not arouse the…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

These verses again connect Jesus’ healing ministry with his “healing” of sinners . The sick need a doctor and Jesus heals them; likewise the sinful…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But rather go and learn. He dismisses and orders them to depart, because He saw that they were obstinate and unwilling to learn. Or rather…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But go you and learn what that means
(dmlw au) , "go and learn", is a phrase used by the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Some time after his call, Matthew sought to bring his old associates to hear Christ. He knew by experience what the grace of Christ could do, and w…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Here, the conversion of sinners is firstly related; and secondly, the dispute of the Pharisees is related, where it is said, And the Ph…

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