Luke 14:3
New International Version
Jesus asked the Pharisees and experts in the law, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?”

New Living Translation
Jesus asked the Pharisees and experts in religious law, “Is it permitted in the law to heal people on the Sabbath day, or not?”

English Standard Version
And Jesus responded to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?”

Berean Standard Bible
So Jesus asked the experts in the law and the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?”

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus answering, spoke to the lawyers and to the Pharisees, saying, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?"

King James Bible
And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?

New King James Version
And Jesus, answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”

New American Standard Bible
And Jesus responded and said to the lawyers and Pharisees, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?”

NASB 1995
And Jesus answered and spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?”

NASB 1977
And Jesus answered and spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?”

Legacy Standard Bible
And Jesus answered and spoke to the scholars of the Law and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?”

Amplified Bible
And Jesus asked the lawyers and the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?”

Christian Standard Bible
In response, Jesus asked the law experts and the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In response, Jesus asked the law experts and the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?”

American Standard Version
And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath, or not?

Contemporary English Version
Jesus turned and asked the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law of Moses, "Is it right to heal on the Sabbath?"

English Revised Version
And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath, or not?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus reacted by asking the Pharisees and the experts in Moses' Teachings, "Is it right to heal on the day of worship or not?"

Good News Translation
and Jesus spoke up and asked the teachers of the Law and the Pharisees, "Does our Law allow healing on the Sabbath or not?"

International Standard Version
So Jesus asked the Pharisees and experts in the Law, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?"

Majority Standard Bible
So Jesus asked the experts in the law and the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?”

NET Bible
So Jesus asked the experts in religious law and the Pharisees, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?"

New Heart English Bible
Jesus, answering, spoke to the Law scholars and Pharisees, saying, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?"

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jesus answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath?

Weymouth New Testament
This led Jesus to ask the lawyers and Pharisees, "Is it allowable to cure people on the Sabbath?"

World English Bible
Jesus, answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Jesus answering spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus answering, spoke to the lawyers and to the Pharisees, saying, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?"

Young's Literal Translation
and Jesus answering spake to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, 'Is it lawful on the sabbath-day to heal?'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesus having answered, said to those skilled in the law and the Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to cure in the sabbath?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jesus answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying: Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?

Catholic Public Domain Version
And responding, Jesus spoke to the experts in the law and to the Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to cure on the Sabbath?”

New American Bible
Jesus spoke to the scholars of the law and Pharisees in reply, asking, “Is it lawful to cure on the sabbath or not?”

New Revised Standard Version
And Jesus asked the lawyers and Pharisees, “Is it lawful to cure people on the sabbath, or not?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Jesus answered and said to the scribes and Pharisees, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Yeshua answered and said to the Scribes and to the Pharisees, “Surely it is legal to heal on the Sabbath.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And Jesus answered and spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying: Is it lawful to cure on the sabbath-day?

Godbey New Testament
And Jesus responding spoke to the theologians and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath-day, or not? and they were silent.

Haweis New Testament
And Jesus addressing himself to the teachers of the law and the Pharisees, spake, saying, Is it lawful to perform cures on the sabbath?

Mace New Testament
Jesus therefore addressing himself to the doctors of the law, and to the Pharisees, said, is it allowable to perform a cure on the sabbath-day? to which they made no answer.

Weymouth New Testament
This led Jesus to ask the lawyers and Pharisees, "Is it allowable to cure people on the Sabbath?"

Worrell New Testament
And, answering, Jesus spake to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, "Is it lawful on the sabbath to heal or not?"

Worsley New Testament
And Jesus spake to the expounders of the law and to the pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath-day?

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Context
Jesus Heals a Man with Dropsy
2Right there before Him was a man with dropsy. 3So Jesus asked the experts in the law and the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?” 4But they remained silent. Then Jesus took hold of the man, healed him, and sent him on his way.…

Cross References
Matthew 12:10-12
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?” / He replied, “If one of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out? / How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”

Mark 3:4
And He asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” But they were silent.

John 5:16-18
Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews began to persecute Him. / But Jesus answered them, “To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working.” / Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.

Matthew 22:34-40
And when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they themselves gathered together. / One of them, an expert in the law, tested Him with a question: / “Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law?” ...

Mark 12:28-34
Now one of the scribes had come up and heard their debate. Noticing how well Jesus had answered them, he asked Him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” / Jesus replied, “This is the most important: ‘Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One. / Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ ...

Luke 6:9
Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?”

John 7:23
If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath?

Exodus 20:8-11
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. / Six days you shall labor and do all your work, / but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates. ...

Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the LORD your God has commanded you. / Six days you shall labor and do all your work, / but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your ox or donkey or any of your livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates, so that your manservant and maidservant may rest as you do. ...

Isaiah 58:13-14
If you turn your foot from breaking the Sabbath, from doing as you please on My holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight, and the LORD’s holy day honorable, if you honor it by not going your own way or seeking your own pleasure or speaking idle words, / then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Matthew 9:10-13
Later, as Jesus was dining at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples. / When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” / On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. ...

Hosea 6:6
For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

Micah 6:6-8
With what shall I come before the LORD when I bow before the God on high? Should I come to Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves? / Would the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? / He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

Mark 2:27-28
Then Jesus declared, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. / Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”


Treasury of Scripture

And Jesus answering spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?

the lawyers.

Luke 11:44,45
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them

Is.

Luke 6:9
Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?

Luke 13:14-16
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…

Matthew 12:10
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.

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Luke 14
1. Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;
7. teaches humility;
12. to feast the poor;
15. under the parable of the great supper,
23. shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven.
25. Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand,
31. lest with shame they revolt from him afterward;
34. and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor.














And Jesus responded
In this passage, the phrase "And Jesus responded" indicates a direct engagement by Jesus with the situation at hand. The Greek word used here for "responded" is "apokrinomai," which implies a thoughtful and deliberate answer. This is not a mere reaction but a purposeful response, showcasing Jesus' wisdom and authority. In the context of the Gospels, Jesus often responds to questions or situations in ways that reveal deeper truths about God's kingdom. His responses are not just for the immediate audience but are timeless teachings for all believers.

to the lawyers and Pharisees
The "lawyers and Pharisees" were religious leaders and experts in the Jewish law. The Greek term for "lawyers" is "nomikos," referring to those skilled in the Mosaic Law. The Pharisees were a sect known for their strict adherence to the law and traditions. Historically, these groups often challenged Jesus, testing His understanding and interpretation of the law. Jesus' interactions with them highlight the tension between legalistic righteousness and the grace and truth He embodied. This setting underscores the importance of understanding the spirit of the law rather than just the letter.

saying, 'Is it lawful
The question "Is it lawful" reflects a common theme in Jesus' ministry, where the legality of actions under the Mosaic Law is scrutinized. The Greek word for "lawful" is "exesti," which means permissible or allowed. This question is not just about legality but also about righteousness and the heart of God's commandments. Jesus often used such questions to reveal the deeper moral and ethical implications of the law, challenging His listeners to consider God's intentions rather than mere rule-following.

to heal on the Sabbath or not?
The Sabbath, a day of rest commanded by God, was central to Jewish life and identity. The Greek word for "heal" is "therapeuo," which means to serve or cure. The question of healing on the Sabbath was a contentious issue, as the Pharisees had strict interpretations of what constituted work. By asking this question, Jesus challenges the prevailing interpretations and invites His audience to consider the purpose of the Sabbath. The Sabbath was made for man's benefit, a time for restoration and reflection on God's goodness. Jesus' question points to the heart of God's law, emphasizing mercy and compassion over rigid observance.

(3) Unto the lawyers.--See Note on Matthew 22:35. The teaching of our Lord is identical in substance, and nearly so in form, with that in Luke 6:6-11, Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6. Here, however, it will be noticed, our Lord takes the initiative in the controversy, whereas before the scribes and Pharisees had asked Him the question. Possibly some report of what had then passed had reached the ears of those who were now present, and caused them to be silent both before and after the question.

Verse 3. - And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? And the Heart-reader read their thoughts, and in a moment he saw all and understood all, and answered the unasked question of his host and the assembled guests by putting to them another query which went to the root of the whole were matter which they pondering in their evil hearts.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
So
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

asked
ἀποκριθεὶς (apokritheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.

the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

experts in the law
νομικοὺς (nomikous)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3544: From nomos; according to law, i.e. Legal; as noun, an expert in the law.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[the] Pharisees,
Φαρισαίους (Pharisaious)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5330: Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary.

“Is it lawful
Ἔξεστιν (Exestin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1832: It is permitted, lawful, possible.

to heal
θεραπεῦσαι (therapeusai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 2323: From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.

on the
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Sabbath
σαββάτῳ (sabbatō)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4521: The Sabbath, a week.

or
(ē)
Conjunction
Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.

not?”
οὔ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.


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