John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 12:3
3 But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him; Ver. 3. But he said unto them ] They had not proved a breach of the Sabbath, neither could they. A breach it had been, had not the disciples been hungry, and he denies it not, but confutes their present cavils by clear syllogisms, one in the neck of another, such as they could not answer, nor abide, a and therefore sought to destroy him,Matthew 12:14; Matthew 12:14 . See here the... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 12:1-6
Matthew 12:1-6Behold Thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the Sabbath day.1. It is no new thing to see men who are otherwise learned, and are in account for their holiness in the church, to be adversaries unto Christ, and His disciples.2. Christ’s disciples readily shall be misconstrued, do what they please; their plucking ears of corn for their hunger doth not escape censure.3. Hypocrites do urge ceremonies and external observations more than the greater things of the law.4.... read more