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Matthew 12:1 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Matthew 12:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Lord of the Sabbath
“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 12:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 12:1
Conflict arises on Sabbath: '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' (εν εκεινω τω καιρω επορευθη ο Ιησους τοις σαββασιν δια των σποριμων οι δε μαθηται αυτου επεινασαν και ηρξαντο τιλλειν σταχυας και εσθιειν). 'Sabbath' (σαββασιν) was day of rest (Exodus 20:8-11). 'Corn' (σποριμων) is grain fields. Deuteronomy 23:25 permitted plucking grain from others' fields by hand. The disciples weren't stealing but exercising legitimate provision for hunger. Pharisees objected not to taking grain but t...
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Cross-References for Matthew 12:1
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“then you may pluck the ears with your hand; but you shall not move a sickle to your neighbor's standing grain.”
“and his disciples began”
“that he was going through the grain fields. His disciples plucked the heads of grain”