Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 12:5 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Matthew 12:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?”
Matthew 12:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 12:5
'Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?' Jesus's second argument appeals to ongoing temple practice: priests work on the sabbath—offering sacrifices (Numbers 28:9-10), changing showbread, trimming lamps—technically violating the sabbath rest command, yet they're 'blameless' (ἀναίτιοί/anaitioi, guiltless). The apparent contradiction dissolves when properly understood: sabbath regulations served God's worship, so necessary temple work didn't violate sabbath intent. Jesus's logic builds: if priests' sabbath wo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 12:5
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“and two tenth parts [of an ephah] of fine flour for a meal offering”
“but of the fathers)”
“and said to them”