Luke 6:7

Translations

Modern

Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.

Traditional

And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.

Literal

And the scribes and the Pharisees were closely watching Him, whether He heals on the Sabbath, so that they might find reason to accuse Him.

Latin

Observabant autem scribæ et pharisæi si in sabbato curaret, ut invenirent unde accusarent eum.

Original

Greek

English

Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.

Notes

Luke 6:6–7

were watching Him closely: Jesus had a reputation for putting human needs above Sabbath commands. So, the religious leaders hoped to catch Jesus working on the Sabbath day.
if He would heal on the Sabbath: The Jewish rabbis in the time of Jesus debated whether the law allowed people to offer medical help on the Sabbath. It was usually allowed only in extreme emergencies. The withered hand was clearly not an emergency.

Luke 6:1–11

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.

Theme notes and profiles

The Pharisees

Events

Healing a Withered Handc. AD 28

Related verses

Luke 20:20
So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor.
Psalm 37:32–33
Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them,
Mark 3:2
In order to accuse Jesus, they were watching to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.
Psalm 38:12
Those who seek my life lay snares; those who wish me harm speak destruction, plotting deceit all day long.
Luke 13:14
But the synagogue leader was indignant that Jesus had healed on the Sabbath. “There are six days for work,” he told the crowd. “So come and be healed on those days and not on the Sabbath.”
John 5:10–16
…so the Jews said to the man who had been healed, “This is the Sabbath! It is unlawful for you to carry your mat.”
John 9:26–29
“What did He do to you?” they asked. “How did He open your eyes?”
Luke 11:53–54
As Jesus went on from there, the scribes and Pharisees began to oppose Him bitterly and to ply Him with questions about many things,
Jeremiah 20:10
For I have heard the whispering of many: “Terror is on every side! Report him; let us report him!” All my trusted friends watch for my fall: “Perhaps he will be deceived so that we may prevail against him and take our vengeance upon him.”
Matthew 26:59–60
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.
Luke 14:1–6
One Sabbath, Jesus went to eat in the home of a leading Pharisee, and those in attendance were watching Him closely.
John 9:16
Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.

Parallels

Matthew 12:9–14 Mark 3:1–6

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

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of Scribe Withered Hand

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Heals a Man Having a Withered Hand (At Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Restores the Withered Hand Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Restoring the Withered Hand Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Technicalities: Legal The Pharisees: Christ: Watched By, for Evil Tradition: Commandments of Men

Luke 6:7

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