Mat 12:3 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 12:3-7: 12:3-7 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 Ritual laws were at times rightly suspended for particular people or circumstances (1 Sam 21:1-6 ).

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‏ Matthew 12:3

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).