Matthew 12:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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Matthew 12:6-8

⁶ But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.

⁷ But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

⁸ For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

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