Matthew 12:2
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.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.
KJV
But the Pharisees, when they saw it, said to him, “Behold, your disciples do what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.”
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 to him, Behold, your disciples do that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath day.
What does Matthew 12:2 mean?
Matthew 12:2 is a verse in the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include δέ (de), Φαρισαῖος (Pharisaios), οἶδα οιδα ὁράω (eido). It connects to 16 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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Cross-references
Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:
Exodus 23:12Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed.
Exodus 31:15Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. holy: Heb. holiness
Exodus 35:2Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. an: Heb. holiness
Numbers 15:32And while the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man that gathered sticks upon the sabbath day.
Isaiah 58:13If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words:
Matthew 12:10And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.
Mark 3:2And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.
Luke 6:6And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered.
Luke 13:10And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
Luke 23:56And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.
John 5:9And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.
John 5:16And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.
John 5:17But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
John 7:21Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel.
John 9:14And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.
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Other verses that share key original-language words with Matthew 12:2.
Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.
Matthew 9:2And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
Luke 16:1And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.
Luke 5:30But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?
Matthew 1:20But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. conceived: Gr. begotten
Matthew 11:10For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
Matthew 11:8But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
Matthew 12:47Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
Frequently asked questions
What does Matthew 12:2 say?
Matthew 12:2 (King James Version) reads: "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."
Is Matthew 12:2 in the Old or New Testament?
Matthew 12:2 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of Matthew.
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