Matthew 12:6

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 12:1-50

Matthew 12:2 . Thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath- day. The pharisees did not find fault with eating a few ears of barley in their hunger, while others enjoyed their feasts, because it was allowed by the law of Moses, provided they put nought of the fruit in their vessel, or their pouch; but they objected on the ground of the sabbath. Now, the appeal which Jesus made to David’s eating the holy bread, which belonged exclusively to the priests, shows that the... read more

Joseph Exell

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

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 12:6

Matthew 12:6That in this place Is One greater than the temple.Christ greater than the ChurchI. Look at the things essential in the structure of the church, and show what Christ is in relation to these. The things essential in the structure of the church are the plan, the foundation, and the materials.1. Let us understand what Christ is in relation to the plan. The plan of the Christian Church is that of a temple. Everything we see suggests that God seeks manifestation. The temple was complete... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 12:6

6 But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple. Ver. 6. But I say unto you ] q.d. Whereas you will here object, that that was done in the temple; I tell you I am greater than the temple: for in me the Godhead dwelleth bodily, Colossians 1:19 ; as in the temple was the ark, where the glory of God appeared, so that it filled the temple sometimes. Take notice here, by the way, how good it is to have some grave and godly man to be a beholder and judge of our actions, to... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Matthew 12:6

Matthew 12:41, Matthew 12:42, Matthew 23:17-Ecclesiastes :, 2 Chronicles 6:18, Haggai 2:7-1 Samuel :, Malachi 3:1, John 2:19-Ecclesiastes :, Ephesians 2:20-Song of Solomon :, Colossians 2:9, 1 Peter 2:4, 1 Peter 2:5 Reciprocal: John 8:53 - thou greater read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 12:1-8

§ 33. PLUCKING THE CORN UPON THE SABBATH, Matthew 12:1-8 . Of this chapter the part 1-45 has a considerable completeness in itself. It is not inserted precisely in its chronological place; but the facts, though distant in time, stand in their chronological order, and are grouped together in order to show the deepening hostility which Jesus encountered from the Jewish religious leaders. The first two (§ 33 and § 34) occurred soon after the first assault upon Jesus at the passover, and were the... read more