Matthew 12:11

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

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.

Luke 14:5

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

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.