Luke 6:2

And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 6:2

BSB

But some of the Pharisees asked, "Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?"

AKJV

And certain of the Pharisees said to them, Why do you that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?

CPDV

Then certain Pharisees said to them, "Why are you doing what is not lawful on the Sabbaths?"

ERV

But certain of the Pharisees said, Why do ye that which it is not lawful to do on the sabbath day?

NHEB

But some of the Pharisees said to them, "Why do you do that which is not lawful on the Sabbath day?"

SMT

And certain of the Pharisees said to them, Why do ye what is not lawful to do in the sabbaths.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 6:2

AndG1161Conjunction certainG5100ofthePhariseesG5330Noun Masculine saidG2036untothemG846 WhyG5101doyeG4160VerbthatwhichG3739 isG1832Verb notG3756 lawfulG1832VerbtodoG4160Verb onG1722PrepositionthesabbathdaysG4521Noun Neuter

Commentary for Luke 6:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 6:2

Summary

Pharisees accuse disciples of Sabbath violation

Place

Grain fields

Event

Pharisees challenge disciples

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD