Matthew 12:5

King James 2000

Or have you not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?

Cross References

Nehemiah 13:17

Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that you do, and profane the sabbath day?

Ezekiel 24:21

Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the pride of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pities; and your sons and your daughters whom you have left behind shall fall by the sword.

Leviticus 24:8

Every sabbath he shall set it in order before the LORD continually, being taken from the children of Israel by an everlasting covenant.

Matthew 12:4

How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the showbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them who were with him, but only for the priests?

Matthew 12:6

But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.