Matthew 12:5

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Or, have you not read in the Law of Moses that the priests in the Temple defiled the Sabbath day [i.e., by doing the ‘work’ of offering sacrifices] and were not held guilty [of wrongdoing]? [See Num. 28:9-10]

Cross References

Matthew 12:4

He entered the house of God [i.e., the Temple] and ate the ‘Bread of Presence’, which was not permissible, according to the Law of Moses, for him or those with him to do, since it was reserved only for the priests.

Matthew 12:6

But I tell you, someone greater than the Temple is here [with you].