Matthew 12:3

But Jesus told them, “Haven't you read what David did when he and his men were hungry?

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In The King James Version

But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him;

In Context

2When the Pharisees saw this they said to Jesus, “Look at your disciples—they're doing what isn't allowed on the Sabbath!”

4He went into the house of God, and he and his men ate the sacred bread that they weren't allowed to eat since it's only for the priests.

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Cross References

Leviticus 10:20When Moses heard what Aaron had to say, he accepted the explanation.

Matthew 12:5Haven't you read in the law that on the Sabbath day the priests in the Temple break the Sabbath but are not considered guilty?

Matthew 21:16“Yes,” Jesus replied. “Haven't you ever read the Scripture that says, ‘You arranged for children and infants to give you perfect praise’?”

Mark 2:25“Haven't you ever read what David did when he and his men were hungry and in need?” Jesus asked them.

Mark 12:26But concerning the resurrection, haven't you read in Moses' writings the story of the burning bush, where God spoke to Moses and told him, ‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?’

Luke 10:26“What is written in the law? How do you read it?” asked Jesus.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 12:2-14

Christ Vindicates His Disciples. 1 At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat. 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day. 3 But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him; 4 How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the showbread, which was not lawful for him… Read the whole commentary →

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