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E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 6:2

not. Greek. ou. App-105 . Not the same word as in verses: Luke 6:29 , Luke 6:30 , Luke 6:37 , Luk 29:39 , Luk 29:49 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 6:2

But certain of the Pharisees said, Why do ye that which it is not lawful to do on the sabbath day?The sabbath commandment given by God in the Decalogue was simple enough. "Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy." A cessation of all work was required, travel suspended, except for short distances; and all chores, such as gathering sticks, were forbidden. To divine regulations, the Pharisees had added dozens of others, resulting in the most ridiculous requirements. In their view, Jesus'... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 6:1-2

Mark recorded that the Pharisees voiced their question to Jesus, but Luke wrote that they asked Jesus’ disciples. Probably they did both. Luke chose to relate their question to the disciples apparently because Jesus then stepped in and answered for them (Luke 6:3). Thus Luke showed his readers Jesus’ position as the Master who comes to the defense of His disciples. Luke alone also mentioned the disciples rubbing the ears of grain in their hands, probably to give his readers a more vivid picture... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 6:1-5

5. Jesus’ authority over the Sabbath 6:1-5 (cf. Matthew 12:1-8; Mark 2:23-28)The final two instances of confrontation with the Pharisees that Luke recorded involved Sabbath observance. The Sabbath was one of Judaism’s main institutions, and Jesus’ violation of traditional views on Sabbath observance brought the religious leaders’ antagonism toward Him to a climax. Here was a case in point that Jesus’ new way could not exist with Israel’s old way. Sabbath observance had its roots not only in the... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:1-49

Choice of the Twelve. Sermon in the Plain1-5. Plucking the ears of corn (Matthew 12:1; Mark 2:23). See on Mt and Mk.1. On the second sabbath after the first] Gk. deuteroprôton, lit. ’second-first.’ There is considerable ground for omitting this obscure expression as interpolated, and reading simply, ’on a sabbath,’ with the RV. If, however, it is genuine, it probably means, ’on the second sabbath after the waving of the sheaf on the second day of the Passover festival’ (see Leviticus 23:1-15).... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Luke 6:1-49

Luke 6:8 Of Zelter, as architect and musician, Goethe once remarked that 'as soon as he enters a city, the buildings stand before him, and tell him their merits and their faults. Then the musical societies receive him at once, and show themselves to the master with their virtues and their defects.' Luke 6:10 After some time I went to a meeting at Arne-side, where Richard Myer was, who had been long lame of one of his arms. I was moved of the Lord to say unto him, amongst all the people, 'Stand... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Luke 6:1-49

CHAPTER 6 1. The Son of Man the Lord of the Sabbath. (Luke 6:1-5 ) 2. The Man with the Withered Hand Healed. (Luke 6:6-11 ) 3. The Twelve Apostles Chosen. (Luke 6:12-19 ) 4. Blessing and Woe. (Luke 6:20-26 ) 5. Good for Evil. (Luke 6:27-31 ) 6. Instructions to Disciples. (Luke 6:32-38 ) 7. Warnings. (Luke 6:39-45 .) Luke 6:1-11 The opening verses of the chapter are nearly alike in the three Gospels. The arrangement in Matthew is different. It is used there to bring out the consummation... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:1-49

LORD OF THE SABBATH (vs.1-11) "The second Sabbath after the first" is literally translated the "second-first Sabbath" (JND trans.), an unusual expression. The first Sabbath was that following the Passover, and the firstfruits of the produce of the field were offered the next day, the first day of the week, typical of the resurrection of Christ. Therefore the following Sabbath was called "the second-first." Before the firstfruits were offered to God it was not permitted for anyone to eat,... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Luke 6:1-49

TEACHING FORGIVENESS OF SIN (Luke 5:17-26 ) Comparing this with Mark 2:1 , we find it took place in Capernaum, and possibly in the house in which our Lord dwelt (Matthew 9:1 ). What proof it contains of the deity of Christ. JESUS’ EARTHLY MISSION (Luke 5:27-32 ) Levi, as we saw in Mark 2:0 , is Matthew whose faith in following Jesus is more remarkable than that of Peter, for he had more to relinquish. He soon showed his faith further by his works (Luke 5:29 ). But though he made “a great... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Luke 6:1-5

(1) And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. (2) And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days? (3) And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him; (4) How he went into the house of God, and did take and... read more

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