watched = kept watching. Imperf. Tense. Compare Mark 3:2 . whether = if, &c. Assuming the possibility of the condition. App-118 . heal. See Luke 6:18 . that = in order that. find. Peculiar to Luke. read more
7. watched whether, &c.—In Matthew (Matthew 12:9) this is put as an ensnaring question of theirs to our Lord, who accordingly speaks to the state of their hearts (Matthew 12:9- :), just as if they had spoken it out. read more
Luke again noted the primacy of Jesus’ teaching over His performing miracles (cf. Luke 4:15-16; Luke 4:31-33). He also mentioned that it was the right hand of the man that was useless, a detail of particular interest to a doctor. This detail shows the seriousness of the man’s case. Most people are right-handed. By now the religious leaders (cf. Luke 6:7) were looking for an occasion to criticize Jesus publicly believing that they had a case against Him. Jesus probably knew their thoughts at... read more
6. Jesus’ attitude toward the Sabbath 6:6-11 (cf. Matthew 12:9-14; Mark 3:1-6)This incident happened on a different Sabbath from the one in the preceding pericope (Luke 6:6). Note the similar terms Luke used to introduce both events. He evidently placed it here in his narrative because it builds on the idea of Jesus’ authority over the Sabbath and advances it even further than the previous pericope does. As the authoritative Son of Man, Jesus declared that it was lawful to do good on the... read more
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
(7) The scribes and Pharisees watched him.—Better, were watching. read more
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
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
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
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 6:6-11
35. Man with a withered hand (Matthew 12:9-21; Mark 3:1-6; Luke 6:6-11)If an animal fell into a pit on the Sabbath day, the Jews would not hesitate to rescue it the same day. Yet they criticized Jesus for healing a man on the Sabbath. Although no list of rules sets out all that a person should or should not do to keep the Sabbath holy, it is always right to do good on the Sabbath. To save life is better than to kill, and in this case Jesus was helping to save life. The Pharisees, by contrast,... read more