Mark 2:24
“And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?”

What does Mark 2:24 mean?
Mark 2:24 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?" This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Mark that discusses Jesus and his followers' actions on the…
Read full commentaryDevotionalUnderstanding the Heart of the Sabbath
As we delve into Mark 2:24, we encounter a pivotal moment in the ministry of Jesus. The verse states, "And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?" At first glance, it appears to be a simple question about legality—a…
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O Gracious and Merciful Father, As I come before You today, I seek to understand the depths of Your Word, particularly the lessons embedded in the sacred scripture of Mark 2:24. In this passage, the Pharisees confront our Lord with their questioning: "Behold, why do they on the…
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