Matthew 9:13

Epistle of Barnabas

But when He chose His own apostles who where to preach His Gospel, [He did so from among those] who were sinners above all sin, that He might show He came "not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."[41]

First Apology of Justin

For what shall I say, too, of the countless multitude of those who have reformed intemperate habits, and learned these things? For Christ called not the just nor the chaste to repentance, but the ungodly, and the licentious, and the unjust; His words being, "I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."[22]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV " And mercy is not, as some of the philosophers have imagined, pain on account of others' calamities, but rather something good, as the prophets say. For it is said, "I will have mercy, and not sacrifice."[51]

Clement of Alexandria Who is the Rich Man that Shall Be Saved?

Wherefore also He cries, "I will have mercy, and not sacrifice."[74]

Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV

but even to sacrifice.[1105]

Tertullian On Repentance

verted? "He it is, indeed, who "would have mercy rather than sacrifices."[77]

Tertullian On Modesty

which He holds `dearer than all sacrifice, '[17]

Cyprian Epistle LXXII

But some one says, "What, then, shall become of those who in past times, coming from heresy to the Church, were received without baptism? "The Lord is able by His mercy to give indulgence,[35]

2 Clement

And another Scripture saith, "I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."[20]

Recognitions of Clement I

And all this was arranged with this view, that when the fitting time should come, and they should learn by means of the Prophet that God desires mercy and not sacrifice,[28]

Clementine Homily III

And to those who supposed that God is pleased with sacrifices, He said, `God wishes mercy, and not sacrifices'[61]

2 Clement

And another Scripture saith, "I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."[13]