Luke 6:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 6:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 6:2 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 6:2 — KJV
“And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?”
— Luke 6:2 (KJV)
Luke 6:2 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 6:2
“And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?”
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“But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.”
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“And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.”
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“How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.”
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“And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.”
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