if, &c. Implying that it was not the fact. See App-118. Not the same condition as in verses: Matthew 12:11; Matthew 12:26; Matthew 12:27; Matthew 11:28.
had known. were aware of. Gr . ginosko..
meaneth. is.
I will. I desire. Greek. thelo. App-102. Quoted from Hosea 6:6.
mercy. lovingkindness, or grace.
guiltless. Greek. anaitios. See note on blameless, Matthew 12:5.