Translations
Modern
So Jesus asked the experts in the law and the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?”
Traditional
And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?
Literal
And answering, Jesus spoke to the lawyers and to the Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?”
Latin
Et respondens Jesus dixit ad legisperitos et pharisæos, dicens: Si licet sabbato curare?
Original
Greek
English
So Jesus asked the experts in the law and the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?”
Notes
Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?: The Jewish rabbis (religious teachers with authority) debated this question (see study note on 6:6–7).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of
Topics
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