"I desire mercy, and sacrifice! For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."...

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WAEC 2025

"I desire mercy, and sacrifice! For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners." Jesus made this remark when

A. he healed the woman with the issue of blood
B. the Pharisees accused him of eating with sinners
C. he called the first disciples by the sea
D. the Sadducees accused him of eating with sinners

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

This occurred during the dinner at Matthew the tax collector's house. Matthew 9:11–13 records: "And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, 'Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?' ... [Jesus said] 'Go and learn what this means, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.'"

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