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.”

"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." - Matthew 12:2
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What does Matthew 12:2 mean?

In Matthew 12:2, the King James Version (KJV) states, "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." This verse is part of a larger passage in which Jesus and his disciples are walking through a…

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The True Purpose of the Sabbath: A Reflection on Matthew 12:2

In the Gospel of Matthew, we find Jesus profoundly challenging the existing norms and traditions of His time. One particular incident captured in Matthew 12:2 brings to light the tension between the heart of the law and the rigidity of man-made religion. The verse states, "But…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Compassion on the Sabbath

Heavenly Father, We come before You today in humility and reverence, aware of the holiness of Your presence and the necessity of Your grace in our lives. Lord, as we reflect on the words from Matthew 12:2, the moment when the Pharisees questioned the activities of Jesus’…

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