Matthew 12:14

Translations

Modern

But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.

Traditional

Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.

Literal

And the Pharisees, having gone out, took counsel against Him, how they might destroy Him.

Latin

Exeuntes autem pharisæi, consilium faciebant adversus eum, quomodo perderent eum.

Original

Greek

English

But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.

Notes

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.

Theme notes and profiles

The Pharisees The Stone the Builders Rejected

Events

Healing a Withered Handc. AD 28

Related verses

John 11:53
So from that day on they plotted to kill Him.
John 5:18
Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.
John 10:39
At this, they tried again to seize Him, but He escaped their grasp.
Mark 3:6
At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.
Luke 6:11
But the scribes and Pharisees were filled with rage and began to discuss with one another what they might do to Jesus.
Matthew 26:4
…and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.
John 11:57
But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him.
Matthew 27:1
When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death.

Parallels

Mark 3:1–6 Luke 6:6–11

People

Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Miracle

Topics

Conspiracy: Against Jesus False Accusation: Incidents Illustrative of Against Jesus Flattery: Pharisees Jesus, the Christ: Heals a Man Having a Withered Hand (At Capernaum) Persecution of Jesus Persecution: Lawful Means May be Used to Escape Persecution: Spirit of Pharisees Prudence in Avoiding his Enemies The Pharisees: Often Sought to Destroy Christ

Matthew 12:14

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