Translations
Original
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
- Corn on the Sabbathc. AD 28
Parallels
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