Matthew 12:5

Julia E. Smith Translation 1876

Or have ye not read in the law, that in the sabbaths, the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are innocent?

Cross References

Nehemiah 13:17

And I shall contend with the nobles of Judah, and say to them, What this evil word that ye are doing, and profaning the day of the Sabbath?

Ezekiel 24:21

Say to the house of Israel, Thus said the Lord Jehovah, Behold me profaning my holy place, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and the pity of your soul, and your sons and your daughters whom ye left, shall fall by the sword.

Leviticus 24:8

In the day of the Sabbath, in the day of the Sabbath he shall arrange it before Jehovah always, from the sons of Israel, a covenant forever.

Matthew 12:4

How he went into the house of God, and ate the loaves of setting up, which was not lawful for him to eat, nor those with him, but for the priests alone?

Matthew 12:6

But I say to you, That he here is greater than the temple.