Mark 3:2
In order to accuse Jesus, they were watching to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.
In Context
1Once again Jesus entered the synagogue, and a man with a withered hand was there.
3Then Jesus said to the man with the withered hand, “Stand up among us.”
Cross References
Isaiah 29:20For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—
Daniel 6:4Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.
Luke 6:7Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.
Luke 14:1One Sabbath, Jesus went to eat in the home of a leading Pharisee, and those in attendance were watching Him closely.
John 9:16Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.
Matthew Henry on Mark 3:2-13
The Withered Hand Restored; Multitudes Healed. 1 And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand. 2 And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him. 3 And he saith unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand forth. 4 And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace. 5 And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being… Read the whole commentary →