E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 12:7
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 . read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 12:6
in this place = here. greater than the temple. Compare Matthew 12:41 , a greater prophet; and Matthew 12:42 , a greater king; who can be only God Himself. read more