Luke 6:7

And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.

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Other Translations for Luke 6:7

BSB

Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.

AKJV

And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.

CPDV

And the scribes and Pharisees observed whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might thereby find an accusation against him.

ERV

And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath; that they might find how to accuse him.

NHEB

The scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, that they might find an accusation against him.

SMT

And the scribes and Pharisees observed him narrowly, if he will heal in the sabbath: that they might find accusation against him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 6:7

AndG1161ConjunctionthescribesG1122Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction PhariseesG5330Noun Masculine watchedG3906Verb himG846 whetherG1487ConjunctionhewouldhealG2323Verb onG1722PrepositionthesabbathdayG4521Noun Neuter thatG2443ConjunctiontheymightfindG2147VerbanaccusationG2724Noun FeminineagainsthimG846

Commentary for Luke 6:7

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

Overview of Luke 6:7

Summary

Religious leaders watch to trap Jesus into Sabbath violation

Place

Synagogue

Event

Leaders watch to accuse Jesus

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD