Matthew 12:3

But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 12:3

BSB

Jesus replied, "Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry?

AKJV

But he said to them, Have you not read what David did, when he was an hungered, and they that were with him;

CPDV

But he said to them: "Have you not read what David did, when he was hungry, and those who were with him:

ERV

But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him;

NHEB

But he said to them, "Have you not read what David did, when he and his companions were hungry;

SMT

And he said to them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was hungry, and they with him;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 12:3

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Commentary for Matthew 12:3

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

Overview of Matthew 12:3

Summary

Jesus references David's precedent for necessity overriding rules

Place

Grain fields

Event

Jesus cites David precedent

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD