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
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 6:5
5. Lord also—rather "even" (as in Matthew 12:8). of the sabbath—as naked a claim to all the authority of Him who gave the law at Mount Sinai as could possibly be made; that is, "I have said enough to vindicate the men ye carp at on My account: but in this place is the Lord of the law, and they have His sanction." (See Mark 2:28.) Mark 2:28- :. WITHERED HAND HEALED. (See on Mark 2:28- : and Mark 3:1-7.) read more