Matthew 12:12
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 12
“How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.”Matthew 12:12
What Does Matthew 12:12 Mean?
Matthew 12:12 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 12, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Work & Rest.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to Matthew 12:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:26“Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?”Luke 6:9“Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?”Mark 3:4“And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.”Matthew 10:31“Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.”Luke 12:24“Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?”Luke 12:7“But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.”Matthew 21:45“And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.”
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