Matthew 12:5

Webster Bible (1833)

Or have ye not read in the law, that on the sabbath 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 to them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?

Ezekiel 24:21

Speak to the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellence of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left 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 ate the show-bread, which it 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 to you, that in this place is one greater than the temple.