Matthew 12:3

Translations

Modern

Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry?

Traditional

But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him;

Literal

And He said to them, “Did you not read what David did when he was hungry, and those with him—

Latin

At ille dixit eis: Non legistis quid fecerit David, quando esuriit, et qui cum eo erant:

Original

Greek

English

Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry?

Notes

Matthew 12:3–4

Sometimes it was right to suspend ceremonial laws (1 Samuel 21:1–6).

Matthew 12:3–7

The Pharisees did not understand that God designed the Sabbath to benefit people. They made it a heavy burden instead.

Matthew 12:1–8

This exchange shows the Pharisees' lack of compassion as they placed a heavy burden on others (Matthew 11:29–30).

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 Loving Others The Stone the Builders Rejected

Events

Corn on the Sabbathc. AD 28

Related verses

1 Samuel 21:3–6
Now then, what do you have on hand? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever can be found.”
Luke 6:3
Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry?
Mark 2:25–26
Jesus replied, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need?
Matthew 21:16
“Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”
Mark 12:10
Have you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
Matthew 22:31
But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what God said to you:
Matthew 12:5
Or haven’t you read in the Law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath and yet are innocent?
Mark 12:26
But concerning the dead rising, have you not read about the burning bush in the Book of Moses, how God told him, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’?
Luke 10:26
“What is written in the Law?” Jesus replied. “How do you read it?”
Matthew 19:4
Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’

Parallels

1 Samuel 21:1–7 Mark 2:23–28 Luke 6:1–5

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Ahimelech Biblical Concept of Law Bread of the Presence Feasts and Festivals of Israel Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Miracle Withered Hand

Topics

David: King of Israel: Escapes by Way of Nob, where he Obtains Shewbread and Goliath's Sword from Abimelech Ecclesiasticism: Arrogance of False Accusation: Incidents Illustrative of Against Jesus Form: Irregularities In Jesus, the Christ: Defines the Law of the Sabbath on the Occasion of his Disciples Plucking the Ears of Grain Pharisees: Traditions of, in Regard to The Sabbath Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Shewbread (Showbread): |Unlawfully| Eaten by David Tradition: Commandments of Men

Matthew 12:3

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