Matthew 12:12

How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 12:12

BSB
How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath."
AKJV
How much then is a man better than a sheep? Why it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.
CPDV
How much better is a man than a sheep? And so, it is lawful to do good on the Sabbaths."
ERV
How much then is a man of more value than a sheep! Wherefore it is lawful to do good on the sabbath day.
NHEB
Of how much more value then is a person than a sheep. Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath."
SMT
How much then does a man surpass a sheep? So that it is lawful to do well in the sabbaths.

Commentary for Matthew 12:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 12:12
Summary
Jesus concludes that benefiting people supersedes Sabbath restriction
Place
Synagogue
Event
Jesus justifies Sabbath healing
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching