And he said to them, “Is it lawful on the sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill?” But they were silent.
For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God, rather than burnt offerings.
And he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come here.”
And he looked around at them with anger, grieved at their hardness of heart, and said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored.
But they were silent; for on the way they had discussed with one another who was the greatest.
And Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful on the sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?”