Mat 12:9-14 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 12:9-14: 12:9-14 This second Sabbath controversy castigates the Pharisees for elevating regulations over human needs (see 12:7 , 11-12 ). 12:9 their synagogue: A disunion was developing between Jesus and Judaism (also 4:23 ).

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‏ Matthew 12:9-14

Summary for Matt 12:9-14: 12:9-14 ^a This second Sabbath controversy castigates the Pharisees for elevating regulations over human needs (see 12:7 ^b, 11-12 ^c). 12:9 ^d their synagogue: A disunion was developing between Jesus and Judaism (also 4:23 ^e).
12:10 ^f Does the law permit: Rabbinic tradition permitted healing on the Sabbath only if life was in danger. Since life was not in jeopardy, the Pharisees thought healing was not permitted.
Summary for Matt 12:11-12: 12:11-12 ^g Their practice of rescuing animals but neglecting fellow humans was inconsistent.