Matthew 12:11

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jesus answered, “If one of your sheep fell into a ditch on the Sabbath, wouldn't you lift it out?

Cross References

Deuteronomy 22:4

Oxen and donkeys that carry heavy loads can stumble and fall, and be unable to get up by themselves. So as you walk along the road, help anyone who is trying to get an ox or donkey back on its feet.

Luke 14:5

Afterwards, Jesus asked the people, “If your son or ox falls into a well, wouldn't you pull him out at once, even on the Sabbath?”

Matthew 12:1

One Sabbath, Jesus and his disciples were walking through some wheat fields. His disciples were hungry and began picking and eating grains of wheat.