Mark 2:24

Contemporary English Version 1995

Some Pharisees asked Jesus, “Why are your disciples picking grain on the Sabbath? They are not supposed to do that!”

Cross References

Exodus 20:10

but the seventh day of each week belongs to me, your God. No one is to work on that day—not you, your children, your slaves, your animals, or the foreigners who live in your towns.

Hebrews 12:3

So keep your mind on Jesus, who put up with many insults from sinners. Then you won't get discouraged and give up.

Matthew 12:2

Some Pharisees noticed this and said to Jesus, “Why are your disciples picking grain on the Sabbath? They are not supposed to do this!”

Mark 2:16

Some of the teachers of the Law of Moses were Pharisees, and they saw Jesus eating with sinners and tax collectors. So they asked his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

Mark 2:7

“Why would he say such a thing? He must think he is God! Only God can forgive sins.”

Isaiah 58:13

But first, you must start respecting the Sabbath as a joyful day of worship. You must stop doing and saying whatever you please on this special day.

Isaiah 56:6

Foreigners will follow me. They will love me and worship in my name; they will respect the Sabbath and keep our agreement.

Isaiah 56:4

To them, I, the Lord, say: Respect the Sabbath, obey me completely, and keep our agreement.

Isaiah 56:2

I will bless everyone who respects the Sabbath and refuses to do wrong.

Mark 2:25

Jesus answered, “Haven't you read what David did when he and his followers were hungry and in need?