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Matthew 12

Matthew 12:11

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

Modern
He replied, “If one of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out?
Traditional
And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?
Literal
And He said to them, “What man will there be of you who will have one sheep, and if this one should fall into a pit on the Sabbaths, will not take hold of it and will raise it up?
Latin
Ipse autem dixit illis: Quis erit ex vobis homo, qui habeat ovem unam, et si ceciderit hæc sabbatis in foveam, nonne tenebit et levabit eam?

Original

Greek
English
He replied, “If one of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out?

Notes

Matthew 12:11–12

They rescued animals but ignored people, which was inconsistent.

Matthew 12:9–14

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

Matthew 12:1–14

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 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 The Miracles of Christ: Withered Hand Restored