Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 6:7 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Luke 6:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 6 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.”
Luke 6:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 6:7
And the scribes and Pharisees watched him (παρετηροῦντο, paretērounto)—the Greek carries the sense of malicious surveillance, watching closely with hostile intent. They weren't seeking truth but an accusation against him (κατηγορίαν, katēgorian), legal grounds for prosecution. The question whether he would heal on the sabbath day reveals their hardened hearts—they anticipated Jesus would show mercy, and they prepared to weaponize compassion against him.This demonstrates how religious externalism corrupts the soul. They transformed the Sabbath, meant as a gift of rest and worship, into a trap f...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 6:7
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“and sent out spies”
“the scribes and the Pharisees began to be terribly angry”
“being indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath”
“and meditate deceits all day long.”
“whether he would heal him on the Sabbath day”
“and seeks to kill him.”
“terror on every side. Denounce”
“This man is not from God, because he doesn't keep the Sabbath. Others said”
“It is the Sabbath. It is not lawful for you to carry the mat.”
“the elders”