Luke 6:7
“And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.”
And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
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.
And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.
But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.
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?
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“And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.”
“Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.”
“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.”
“The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.”
“And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.”