Matthew 12:2
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 12
“But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.”Matthew 12:2
What Does Matthew 12:2 Mean?
Matthew 12:2 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 12, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 12:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 6:2“And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?”Matthew 12:10“And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.”Luke 13:14“And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.”John 7:23“If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day?”John 7:21“Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel.”Exodus 20:9“Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:”Exodus 31:15“Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death.”Mark 2:24“And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?”Mark 3:2“And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.”Luke 13:10“And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.”Luke 14:3“And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?”John 5:10“The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.”John 9:16“Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.”Exodus 23:12“Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed.”Exodus 35:2“Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death.”Numbers 15:32“And while the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man that gathered sticks upon the sabbath day.”Isaiah 58:13“If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words:”Luke 6:6“And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered.”Luke 23:56“And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.”John 5:9“And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.”
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