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Matthew 12:3 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Matthew 12:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him;”
Matthew 12:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 12:3
Jesus appeals to Scripture: 'Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him' (ουκ ανεγνωτε τι εποιησεν Δαυιδ οτε επεινασεν και οι μετ αυτου). 'Have ye not read' (ουκ ανεγνωτε) is rhetorical rebuke—of course they've read it; they're Scripture scholars. Jesus references 1 Samuel 21:1-6 where David, fleeing Saul, ate showbread reserved for priests (Leviticus 24:5-9). Technically unlawful, but God didn't condemn David because human need took precedence over ceremonial law. Jesus argues from Scripture itself: the very text you claim to uphold supports prioritiz...
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Cross-References for Matthew 12:3
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“or whatever there is present.”
“answering them”
“Did you never read what David did, when he had need, and was hungry--he, and those who were with him?,And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him?,,,,,,,,”
“the same was made the head of the corner.”
“Do you hear what these are saying? Jesus said to them”
“that on the Sabbath day”
“haven't you read that which was spoken to you by God”
“that they are raised; haven't you read in the book of Moses”
“Haven't you read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female,{Genesis 1:27},And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,,,,,,,,,”
“What is written in the law? How do you read it?”