Luke 6:6

"He said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”"

Key Reflection

In Luke 6:6, Jesus declares that He is the Lord of the Sabbath, asserting His authority over this sacred day in Jewish tradition. This statement challenges the strict interpretations of the Pharisees by affirming that the Son of Man has the right to redefine practices and norms associated with the Sabbath, emphasizing that true observance should reflect compassion and freedom rather than rigid adherence to legalistic rules.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 6. No entry from BARNES for this verse. {e} "And it came to pass" Mt 12:10; Mr 3:1; Lu 13:14; 14:3 __________________________________________________________________

Related Verses

Matthew 12:10
Mark 3:1
Luke 13:14

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