Luke 6:2

The Lord of the Sabbath · Luke 6:1–5
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Translations

Modern
But some of the Pharisees asked, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”
Traditional
And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?
Literal
But some of the Pharisees said, “Why do you do what is not lawful on the Sabbaths?”
Latin
Quidam autem pharisæorum, dicebant illis: Quid facitis quod non licet in sabbatis?

Original

Greek
English
But some of the Pharisees asked, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”

Notes

Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?: They did not accuse the disciples of stealing grain, but of working on the Sabbath day. They were breaking rules established by oral tradition.

The conflicts between Jesus and the religious leaders continued with two disagreements about the Sabbath. The law of Moses required the Jews to rest on the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8–11; Deuteronomy 5:13–14). But the Pharisees had forgotten that the real reason for the Sabbath was to benefit human beings.

Events

Parallels

1 Samuel 21:1–7 Matthew 12:1–8 Mark 2:23–28

People

Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Glossary

Apothegm Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bread of the Presence Luke, Gospel of Scribe

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Defines the Law of the Sabbath on the Occasion of his Disciples Plucking the Ears of Grain Murmuring: Against: Disciples of Christ Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Technicalities: Legal Tradition: Commandments of Men