Matthew 12:1-9 ESV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:8

The Lord of the sabbath. Sabbath observance had been exalted into the chief position in the Jewish religion, so that to "sabbatize" was a proverbial expression, used to describe the following of Judaism, even among Latin writers, it was not the Law, it was the trivial and yet burdensome additions to the Law, that marked the later Jewish keeping of the sabbath, Many of these observances were as lax in spirit as they were strict in regard to the letter, and thus it was that the hypocrisy of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:8

The sabbath an agency within Christ's control. "For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day." It would open up a most interesting subject if we were to inquire whether our Lord spoke these words in his personal or in his representative capacity—whether he meant, "I, as an individual, am Lord of the sabbath," or whether he recant, "Every man, if he is a true man, with right motives and purposes, is lord of his sabbath, and has both the power and the liberty to arrange it as he thinks... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:9

And when he was departed thence ( καὶ μεταβὰς ἐκεῖθεν ) . The phrase implies more than removal from that place in the corn-fields where he had been accused by the Pharisees, and is to be understood of removal from one town to another, the words that originally preceded this narrative not being recorded (cf. infra , and Matthew 11:1 , note). When. therefore, it took place we have absolutely no means of knowing, save that it was not on the same day as the event recorded in ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:9-14

The healing of the man with the withered hand. Parallel passages: Mark 3:1-6 ; Luke 6:6-11 . In Luke 6:10 , Luke 6:11 there are reminiscences of a narrative, presumably belonging to the Framework, which is essentially preserved in Luke 14:2-5 (cf. Weiss). In this section the opposition of the Pharisees is turned directly against our Lord himself for breaking the sabbath. Observe, however, that he did not do this for his own benefit. It was his kindness to another that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:9-21

The mission of Christ. In the last paragraph we learn how Jesus showed that works of necessity are lawful on the sabbath day. In the paragraph before us we see that works of mercy also are lawful. If under the Law the spirit of the sabbath was binding rather than the letter, how much more so under the gospel! The subject teaches us that Christ came amongst men— I. TO VANQUISH MALIGNITY . 1 . Malignity was embodied in the Pharisees. 2 . Malignity is vanquished by... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 12:1

Matthew 12:1-8. The account contained in these verses is also recorded in Mark 2:23-28, and Luke 6:1-5.At that time - Luke Luke 6:1 fixes the time more particularly. He says that it was “the second Sabbath after the first.” To understand this, it is proper to remark that the “Passover” was observed during the month “Abib,” or Nisan, answering to the latter part of March and the first of April. The feast was held seven days, commencing on the fourteenth day of the month Exodus 12:1-28; Exodus... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 12:2

Upon the Sabbath day - The Pharisees, doubtless desirous of finding fault with Christ, said that in plucking the grain on the “Sabbath day” they had violated the commandment. Moses had commanded the Hebrews to abstain from all servile work on the Sabbath, Exodus 20:10; Exodus 35:2-3; Numbers 15:32-36. On any other day this would have been clearly lawful, for it was permitted, Deuteronomy 23:25. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 12:3

But he said unto them ... - To vindicate his disciples, he referred them to a similar case, recorded in the Old Testament, and therefore one with which they ought to have been acquainted. This was the case of David. The law commanded that twelve loaves of bread should be laid on the table in the holy place in the tabernacle, to remain a week, and then to be eaten by the “priests only.” Their place was then supplied by fresh “bread.” This was called the “showbread,” Leviticus 24:5-9. David,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 12:4-5

How he entered into the house of God - That is, the “tabernacle,” the temple not being then built.Have ye not read in the law? - In the law, or in the books of Moses.Profane the Sabbath - He referred them to the conduct of the priests also. On the Sabbath days they were engaged, as well as on other days, in killing beasts for sacrifice, Numbers 28:9-10. Two lambs were killed on the Sabbath, in addition to the daily sacrifice. The priests must be engaged in killing them, and making fires to burn... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 12:6-7

One greater than the temple - Here the Saviour refers to himself, and to his own dignity and power. “I have power over the laws; I can grant to my disciples a dispensation from those laws. An act which I command or permit them to do is therefore right.” This proves that he was divine. None but God can authorize people to do a thing contrary to the divine laws. He refers them again Matthew 12:7 to a passage he had before quoted (See the notes at Matthew 9:13), showing that God preferred acts of... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:9-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:9-21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 12:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 12:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 12:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 12:4-5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 12:6-7

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