Matthew 9:13

πορευθέντες δὲ μάθετε τί ἐστιν Ἔλεον θέλω καὶ οὐ θυσίαν· οὐ γὰρ ἦλθον καλέσαι δικαίους ἀλλ' ἁμαρτωλοὺς εἰς μετάνοιαν

But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

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Mark 2:17

καὶ ἀκούσας ὁ Ἰησοῦς λέγει αὐτοῖς Οὐ χρείαν ἔχουσιν οἱ ἰσχύοντες ἰατροῦ ἀλλ' οἱ κακῶς ἔχοντες· οὐκ ἦλθον καλέσαι δικαίους ἀλλὰ ἁμαρτωλούς εἰς μετάνοιαν

When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Luke 19:10

ἦλθεν γὰρ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ζητῆσαι καὶ σῶσαι τὸ ἀπολωλός

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

Hosea 6:6

כִּי חֶסֶד חָפַצְתִּי וְלֹא-זָבַח וְדַעַת אֱלֹהִים מֵעֹלֽוֹת׃

For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Luke 5:32

οὐκ ἐλήλυθα καλέσαι δικαίους ἀλλὰ ἁμαρτωλοὺς εἰς μετάνοιαν

I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Matthew 12:7

εἰ δὲ ἐγνώκειτε τί ἐστιν Ἔλεον θέλω καὶ οὐ θυσίαν οὐκ ἂν κατεδικάσατε τοὺς ἀναιτίους

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

1 Timothy 1:13

τὸν πρότερον ὄντα βλάσφημον καὶ διώκτην καὶ ὑβριστήν ἀλλ' ἠλεήθην ὅτι ἀγνοῶν ἐποίησα ἐν ἀπιστίᾳ·

Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

Proverbs 21:3

עֲשֹׂה צְדָקָה וּמִשְׁפָּט נִבְחָר לַיהוָה מִזָּֽבַח׃

To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

2 Peter 3:9

οὐ βραδύνει ὁ κύριος τῆς ἐπαγγελίας ὥς τινες βραδύτητα ἡγοῦνται ἀλλὰ μακροθυμεῖ εἰς ἡμᾶς μὴ βουλόμενός τινας ἀπολέσθαι ἀλλὰ πάντας εἰς μετάνοιαν χωρῆσαι

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Micah 6:6

בַּמָּה אֲקַדֵּם יְהוָה אִכַּף לֵאלֹהֵי מָרוֹם הַאֲקַדְּמֶנּוּ בְעוֹלוֹת בַּעֲגָלִים בְּנֵי שָׁנָֽה׃

Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?

Matthew 21:28

Τί δὲ ὑμῖν δοκεῖ ἄνθρωπος εἶχεν τέκνα δύο καὶ προσελθὼν τῷ πρώτῳ εἶπεν Τέκνον ὕπαγε σήμερον ἐργάζου ἐν τῷ ἀμπελῶνι μου

But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.

1 Corinthians 6:9

ἢ οὐκ οἴδατε ὅτι ἄδικοι βασιλείαν θεοῦ οὐ κληρονομήσουσιν; μὴ πλανᾶσθε· οὔτε πόρνοι οὔτε εἰδωλολάτραι οὔτε μοιχοὶ οὔτε μαλακοὶ οὔτε ἀρσενοκοῖται

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

Acts 3:19

μετανοήσατε οὖν καὶ ἐπιστρέψατε εἰς τὸ ἐξαλειφθῆναι ὑμῶν τὰς ἁμαρτίας ὅπως ἄν ἔλθωσιν καιροί ἀναψύξεως ἀπό προσώπου τοῦ κυρίου

Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

Acts 11:18

ἀκούσαντες δὲ ταῦτα ἡσύχασαν καὶ ἐδόξαζον τὸν θεὸν λέγοντες Ἄραγε καὶ τοῖς ἔθνεσιν ὁ θεὸς τὴν μετάνοιαν ἔδωκεν εἰς ζωὴν

When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

Matthew 3:2

καὶ λέγων Μετανοεῖτε· ἤγγικεν γὰρ ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Isaiah 55:6

דִּרְשׁוּ יְהוָה בְּהִמָּצְאוֹ קְרָאֻהוּ בִּֽהְיוֹתוֹ קָרֽוֹב׃

Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

Matthew 18:10

Ὁρᾶτε μὴ καταφρονήσητε ἑνὸς τῶν μικρῶν τούτων· λέγω γὰρ ὑμῖν ὅτι οἱ ἄγγελοι αὐτῶν ἐν οὐρανοῖς διὰ παντὸς βλέπουσιν τὸ πρόσωπον τοῦ πατρός μου τοῦ ἐν οὐρανοῖς

Take heed that ye despise not one of these ones; little for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

Romans 2:4

ἢ τοῦ πλούτου τῆς χρηστότητος αὐτοῦ καὶ τῆς ἀνοχῆς καὶ τῆς μακροθυμίας καταφρονεῖς ἀγνοῶν ὅτι τὸ χρηστὸν τοῦ θεοῦ εἰς μετάνοιάν σε ἄγει

Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

Romans 3:10

καθὼς γέγραπται ὅτι Οὐκ ἔστιν δίκαιος οὐδὲ εἷς

As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Acts 5:31

τοῦτον ὁ θεὸς ἀρχηγὸν καὶ σωτῆρα ὕψωσεν τῇ δεξιᾷ αὐτοῦ δοῦναι μετάνοιαν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ καὶ ἄφεσιν ἁμαρτιῶν

Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

Luke 24:47

καὶ κηρυχθῆναι ἐπὶ τῷ ὀνόματι αὐτοῦ μετάνοιαν καὶ ἄφεσιν ἁμαρτιῶν εἰς πάντα τὰ ἔθνη ἀρξάμενον ἀπὸ Ἰερουσαλήμ

And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

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Verb — Aorist Passive Deponent Participle Nominative, masculine plural the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" passive in form but active in meaning — translate it actively a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the subject — the one doing the action

πορευθέντες

Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Passive Deponent Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural

Dictionary form: πορεύομαι · poh-REV-oh-meh

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In the KJV here: go ye and

go ×29 went ×17 and went ×7 i go ×7 go ye ×6 to go ×6 and go ×5 they went ×5

Strong's Definition G4198

go, went, goeth, way, departed, …

poreuomai

to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)

to lead over, carry over, transfer

to pursue the journey on which one has entered, to continue on one's journey

to lead or order one's life

Variations 42 forms of this word

Translations 62 English renderings

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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: δέ · theh

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In the KJV here: but

and ×1179 but ×922 now ×157 then ×129 when ×41 yet ×20 and when ×19 for ×18

Strong's Definition G1161

and, but, now, then, when, …

but, and, etc

but, moreover, and, etc.

Variations 3 forms of this word

Translations 79 English renderings

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Verb — Active, second person plural the subject does the action — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "you (a group)"

μάθετε

Speech Verb Voice Active Person Second Number Plural

Dictionary form: μανθάνω · mahn-THA-noh

In English

In the KJV here: learn

learn ×6 have learned ×2 thou hast learned ×2 hath learned ×1 having understood ×1 i learn ×1 learn let ×1 learned have ×1

Strong's Definition G3129

learn, learned, learning, understood

manthanō

to learn (in any way)

to learn, be appraised

to increase one's knowledge, to be increased in knowledge

to be in the habit of, accustomed to

Variations 12 forms of this word

Translations 18 English renderings

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Interrogative Pronoun — Nominative, neuter singular the subject — the one doing the action

τί	Speech Interrogative Pronoun Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Singular

Dictionary form: τίς · tees

In English

In the KJV here: what

what ×250 who ×102 why ×69 whom ×18 which ×16 whose ×9 whether ×8 how ×6

Strong's Definition G5101

what, who, why, whom, which, …

tis

an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)

who, which, what

Variations 13 forms of this word

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In the KJV here: mercy

mercy ×22 of mercy ×2 his mercy ×1 mercy the ×1 of his mercy ×1 the mercy ×1

Strong's Definition G1656

mercy

eleos

compassion (human or divine, especially active)

mercy: kindness or good will towards the miserable and the afflicted, joined with a desire to help them

of men towards men: to exercise the virtue of mercy, show one's self merciful

Variations 5 forms of this word

Translations 6 English renderings

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Verb — Present Active Indicative, first person singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "I"

θέλω	Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person First Number Singular

Dictionary form: θέλω · THEH-loh

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In the KJV here: i will have

will ×21 would ×19 i will ×12 wilt thou ×12 i would ×11 thou wilt ×8 will ye ×7 willing ×7

Strong's Definition G2309

would, will, wilt, desire, willing, …

thelō

to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e., choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e., be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in

to will, have in mind, intend

to be resolved or determined, to purpose

to like to do a thing, be fond of doing

Variations 40 forms of this word

Translations 74 English renderings

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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh

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In the KJV here: and

and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18

Strong's Definition G2532

and, also, even, both, but, …

kai

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

and, also, even, indeed, but

Variations 3 forms of this word

Translations 161 English renderings

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Particle

οὐ	Speech Particle More Negative

Dictionary form: οὐ · oo

In English

In the KJV here: not

not ×1181 no ×158 none ×21 cannot ×19 neither ×19 never ×14 nothing ×12 nay ×11

Strong's Definition G3756

not, no, none, neither, cannot, …

the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not

no, not

Variations 5 forms of this word

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Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action

θυσίαν·

Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular

Dictionary form: θυσία · thoo-SEE-ah

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In the KJV here: sacrifice

sacrifice ×12 sacrifices ×9 a sacrifice ×3 sacrifices with ×2 sacrifice a ×1 sacrifices of ×1 the sacrifice ×1

Strong's Definition G2378

sacrifice, sacrifices

thysia

sacrifice (the act or the victim, literally or figuratively)

a sacrifice, victim

Variations 8 forms of this word

Translations 7 English renderings

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οὐ	Speech Particle More Negative

Dictionary form: οὐ · oo

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In the KJV here: not

not ×1181 no ×158 none ×21 cannot ×19 neither ×19 never ×14 nothing ×12 nay ×11

Strong's Definition G3756

not, no, none, neither, cannot, …

the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not

no, not

Variations 5 forms of this word

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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: γάρ · gahr

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In the KJV here: for

for ×1016 because ×4 what ×4 and ×3 yet ×3 but ×2 him for ×2 indeed ×2

Strong's Definition G1063

for, because, what, and, yet, …

gar

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

Variations 2 forms of this word

Translations 28 English renderings

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Verb — Active Indicative, first person singular the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "I"

ἦλθον

Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person First Number Singular

Dictionary form: ἔρχομαι · ER-hoh-meh

In English

In the KJV here: i am come

came ×93 come ×78 cometh ×56 they came ×24 to come ×22 is come ×18 i come ×17 he came ×15

Strong's Definition G2064

come, came, cometh, coming, went, …

erchomai

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

to come

of persons

to come from one place to another, and used both of persons arriving

to come into being, arise, come forth, show itself, find place or influence

Variations 65 forms of this word

Translations 146 English renderings

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Grammar V-AAN

Verb — Aorist Active the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject does the action — "he ___s"

καλέσαι

Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active

Dictionary form: καλέω · ka-LEH-oh

In English

In the KJV here: to call

called ×24 is called ×10 shall be called ×9 he called ×6 to call ×5 was called ×5 call ×4 to be called ×4

Strong's Definition G2564

called, call, bidden, calleth, bade, …

kaleō

to ___%___call___%___ (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)

to call

to call aloud, utter in a loud voice

to give a name to

to receive the name of, receive as a name

Variations 56 forms of this word

Translations 65 English renderings

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Adjective — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"

δικαίους

Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural

Dictionary form: δίκαιος · THEE-keh-ose

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In the KJV here: the righteous

righteous ×21 just ×13 the righteous ×6 right ×4 a just ×3 a righteous man ×3 the just ×3 are just ×2

Strong's Definition G1342

righteous, just, man, right, meet, …

dikaios

equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)

righteous, observing divine laws

in a wide sense, upright, righteous, virtuous, keeping the commands of God

of those who seem to themselves to be righteous, who pride themselves to be righteous, who pride themselves in their virtues, whether real or imagined