a12:3-7
b12:3-4
c1 Sam 21:1-6

‏ Matthew 12:3-4

Summary for Matt 12:3-7: 12:3-7  a The Pharisees did not understand that the Sabbath was designed to benefit people. Their view of the Sabbath placed onerous burdens on people.
Summary for Matt 12:3-4: 12:3-4  b Ritual laws were at times rightly suspended for particular people or circumstances (1 Sam 21:1-6  c).
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