Matthew 12

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 28

1 At that time on the sabbath, Jesus went through the grain fields. And His disciples were hungry, and began to pluck heads of grain and to eat.

2 But seeing, the Pharisees said to Him, Behold, your disciples are doing what it is not lawful to do on a sabbath.

3 But He said to them, Have you not read what David did, when he and those with him hungered?

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Chapter Summary

1 Christ reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the breach of the sabbath. 22 He heals the blind and dumb one. 31 Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven. 38 He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek a sign:

Key Greek Words

σάββατον sabbath G4521
βλασφημία blasphemy G988
πνεῦμα Spirit G4151
ἔλεος mercy G1656
δαιμόνιον demon G1140
βασιλεία kingdom G932

People & Context

Jesus

Lord of the sabbath who heals the withered hand and refutes the Pharisees' charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub

Pharisees

Accuse the disciples of breaking the sabbath, plot to destroy Jesus, and charge Him with casting out demons by Beelzebub

David

Cited by Jesus, who ate the Loaves of the Presentation when hungry, defending the disciples' plucking grain

Jonah

The prophet whose three days in the fish Jesus gives as the only sign to an evil generation

Solomon

The king whose wisdom drew the queen of the south; Jesus declares a Greater-than-Solomon is here

Isaiah

The prophet whose words about the chosen Servant Jesus fulfills in His quiet healing ministry

Timeline

Sabbath Controversies

Jesus defends His disciples plucking grain and heals a man's withered hand on the sabbath, declaring Himself Lord of the sabbath.

Matthew 12:1-14

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