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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.

And {G2532}, behold {G2400}, there was {G2258} a man {G444} which had {G2192} his hand {G5495} withered {G3584}. And {G2532} they asked {G1905} him {G846}, saying {G3004}, Is it lawful {G1487}{G1832} to heal {G2323} on the sabbath days {G4521}? that {G2443} they might accuse {G2723} him {G846}.

A man there had a shriveled hand. Looking for a reason to accuse him of something, they asked him, "Is healing permitted on Shabbat?"

and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”

and behold, a man having a withered hand. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? that they might accuse him.

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Cross-References

  • Luke 13:14 (8 votes)

    And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

  • John 9:16 (7 votes)

    Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

  • John 8:6 (6 votes)

    This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with [his] finger wrote on the ground, [as though he heard them not].

  • Matthew 22:17 (5 votes)

    Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

  • Matthew 22:18 (5 votes)

    But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, [ye] hypocrites?

  • John 5:10 (5 votes)

    The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry [thy] bed.

  • Luke 11:54 (5 votes)

    Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.