Matthew 12:2
But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.
About Matthew 12:2
Matthew 12:2 from Matthew speaks directly to Sabbath Legalism in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the New Testament tradition. This passage in the gospel literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Matthew 12:1
“At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.”
- Matthew 12:8
“For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.”
- Mark 2:27
“And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:”
- Colossians 2:16
“Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: ”
- Luke 13:15
“The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?”
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How to Apply Matthew 12:2
Study Matthew 12:2 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Matthew. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Sabbath Legalism in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.
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