Matthew 12:10

Jesus Heals on the Sabbath · Matthew 12:9–14
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Translations

Modern
…and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”
Traditional
And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.
Literal
And behold, a man having a withered hand, and they asked Him, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbaths?” so that they might accuse Him.
Latin
Et ecce homo manum habens aridam, et interrogabant eum, dicentes: Si licet sabbatis curare? ut accusarent eum.

Original

Greek
English
…and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”

Notes

Is it lawful: Jewish teachers of the law said healing on the Sabbath was allowed only if someone’s life was in danger. Because the person’s life was not in danger, the Pharisees believed that healing was not allowed.

This second Sabbath controversy criticizes the Pharisees for prioritizing rules over people's needs (see Matthew 12:7, 11–12).

Matthew closely connects the offer of rest Jesus gives (Matthew 11:28–30) with a discussion about the Sabbath. The rest Jesus offers liberates people from human traditions about the Sabbath (see Hebrews 4:1–11). The Pharisees rejected Jesus because they had a commitment to their tradition.

Events

Parallels

Mark 3:1–6 Luke 6:6–11

People

Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deformity Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Miracle Withered Hand

Topics

Atrophy of the Hand False Accusation: Incidents Illustrative of Against Jesus 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 Synagogue: The Scriptures Were Read and Expounded in Jesus Performed Healing In Synagogues: Christ often: Performed Miracles In Technicalities: Legal The Miracles of Christ: Withered Hand Restored