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If he healed the man’s hand, they planned to accuse him of working on the Sabbath. <a href="/esv/luke/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him. <a href="/bsb/luke/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath. <a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the scribes and the Pharisees were closely watching Him, whether He will heal on the Sabbath, that they might find reason to accuse Him. <a href="/kjv/luke/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him. <a href="/nkjv/luke/6.htm">New King James Version</a> So the scribes and Pharisees watched Him closely, whether He would heal on the Sabbath, that they might find an accusation against Him. <a href="/nasb_/luke/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the scribes and the Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He healed on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse Him. <a href="/nasb/luke/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> The scribes and the Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He healed on the Sabbath, so that they might find reason to accuse Him. <a href="/nasb77/luke/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the scribes and the Pharisees were watching Him closely, to see if He healed on the Sabbath, in order that they might find reason to accuse Him. <a href="/lsb/luke/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the scribes and the Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He heals on the Sabbath, so that they might find reason to accuse Him. <a href="/amp/luke/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The scribes and the Pharisees were watching Him closely [with malicious intent], to see if He would [actually] heal [someone] on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse Him. <a href="/csb/luke/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The scribes and Pharisees were watching him closely, to see if he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they could find a charge against him. <a href="/hcsb/luke/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely, to see if He would heal on the Sabbath, so that they could find a charge against Him. <a href="/asv/luke/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath; that they might find how to accuse him. <a href="/cev/luke/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some Pharisees and teachers of the Law of Moses kept watching Jesus to see if he would heal the man. They did this because they wanted to accuse Jesus of doing something wrong. <a href="/erv/luke/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath; that they might find how to accuse him. <a href="/gwt/luke/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The scribes and the Pharisees were watching Jesus closely. They wanted to see whether he would heal the man on the day of worship so that they could find a way to accuse him of doing something wrong. <a href="/gnt/luke/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Some teachers of the Law and some Pharisees wanted a reason to accuse Jesus of doing wrong, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal on the Sabbath. <a href="/isv/luke/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> The scribes and the Pharisees were watching Jesus closely to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, in order to find a way of accusing him of doing something wrong. <a href="/msb/luke/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Looking for an accusation against Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath. <a href="/net/luke/6.htm">NET Bible</a> The experts in the law and the Pharisees watched Jesus closely to see if he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they could find a reason to accuse him. <a href="/nheb/luke/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, that they might find an accusation against him. <a href="/wbt/luke/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the sabbath; that they might find an accusation against him. <a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Scribes and the Pharisees were on the watch to see whether He would cure him on the Sabbath that they might be able to bring an accusation against Him. <a href="/web/luke/6.htm">World English Bible</a> The scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, that they might find an accusation against him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the scribes and the Pharisees were watching Him, if on the Sabbath He will heal, that they might find an accusation against Him. <a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the scribes and the Pharisees were closely watching Him, whether He will heal on the Sabbath, that they might find reason to accuse Him. <a href="/ylt/luke/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the scribes and the Pharisees were watching him, if on the sabbath he will heal, that they might find an accusation against him. <a href="/slt/luke/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the scribes and Pharisees observed him narrowly, if he will heal in the sabbath: that they might find accusation against him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the scribes and Pharisees watched if he would heal on the sabbath; that they might find an accusation against him. <a href="/cpdv/luke/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the scribes and Pharisees observed whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might thereby find an accusation against him. <a href="/nabre/luke/6.htm">New American Bible</a> The scribes and the Pharisees watched him closely to see if he would cure on the sabbath so that they might discover a reason to accuse him. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The scribes and the Pharisees watched him to see whether he would cure on the sabbath, so that they might find an accusation against him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see if he would heal on the sabbath, so that they might find an accusation against him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the Scribes and the Pharisees were watching him whether he would heal on the Sabbath, that they might be able to accuse him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the scribes and Pharisees watched closely, whether he would heal on the sabbath-day, that they might find an accusation against him. <a href="/godbey/luke/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him, if He will heal him on the Sabbath, in order that they may find accusation against Him. <a href="/haweis/luke/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then the scribes and Pharisees watched him, if he would heal on the sabbath-day, that they might find an accusation against him. <a href="/mace/luke/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> now the Scribes and Pharisees were upon the watch to see if he would work a cure upon the sabbath-day, and so have matter of accusation against him. <a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Scribes and the Pharisees were on the watch to see whether He would cure him on the Sabbath that they might be able to bring an accusation against Him. <a href="/worrell/luke/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him, whether He would heal on the sabbath: that they might find how to accuse Him. <a href="/worsley/luke/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the scribes and pharisees watched Him to see if He would work a cure on the sabbath: that they might find an accusation against Him. <a href="/parallel/luke/6-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=2113" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/6.htm">Jesus Heals on the Sabbath</a> 6On another Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. 7<a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that."></a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heurōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">Looking for a reason</a> <a href="/greek/2723.htm" title="2723: katēgorein (V-PNA) -- To accuse, charge, prosecute. From kategoros; to be a plaintiff, i.e. To charge with some offence.">to accuse</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1122.htm" title="1122: grammateis (N-NMP) -- From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.">scribes</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5330.htm" title="5330: Pharisaioi (N-NMP) -- Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary.">Pharisees</a> <a href="/greek/3906.htm" title="3906: paretērounto (V-IIM-3P) -- To watch, observe scrupulously. From para and tereo; to inspect alongside, i.e. Note insidiously or scrupulously.">were watching Him closely</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">to see if</a> <a href="/greek/2323.htm" title="2323: therapeuei (V-PIA-3S) -- From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.">He would heal</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4521.htm" title="4521: sabbatō (N-DNS) -- The Sabbath, a week. ">Sabbath.</a> 8But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/12-10.htm">Matthew 12:10-14</a> and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” / He replied, “If one of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out? / How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.” ... <a href="/mark/3-2.htm">Mark 3:2-6</a> In order to accuse Jesus, they were watching to see if He would heal on the Sabbath. / Then Jesus said to the man with the withered hand, “Stand up among us.” / And He asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” But they were silent. ... <a href="/john/9-16.htm">John 9:16</a> Because 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. <a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Matthew 22:15</a> Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words. <a href="/mark/12-13.htm">Mark 12:13</a> Later, they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to catch Jesus in His words. <a href="/john/5-16.htm">John 5:16</a> Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews began to persecute Him. <a href="/john/7-23.htm">John 7:23</a> If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath? <a href="/matthew/9-11.htm">Matthew 9:11</a> When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” <a href="/mark/2-16.htm">Mark 2:16</a> When the scribes who were Pharisees saw Jesus eating with these people, they asked His disciples, “Why does He eat with tax collectors and sinners?” <a href="/john/5-10.htm">John 5:10</a> so the Jews said to the man who had been healed, “This is the Sabbath! It is unlawful for you to carry your mat.” <a href="/matthew/16-1.htm">Matthew 16:1</a> Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven. <a href="/mark/8-11.htm">Mark 8:11</a> Then the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, testing Him by demanding from Him a sign from heaven. <a href="/john/8-6.htm">John 8:6</a> They said this to test Him, in order to have a basis for accusing Him. But Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with His finger. <a href="/exodus/20-8.htm">Exodus 20:8-11</a> Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. / Six days you shall labor and do all your work, / but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/5-12.htm">Deuteronomy 5:12-15</a> Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the LORD your God has commanded you. / Six days you shall labor and do all your work, / but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your ox or donkey or any of your livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates, so that your manservant and maidservant may rest as you do. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.watched.<a href="/luke/13-14.htm">Luke 13:14</a> And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.<a href="/luke/14-1.htm">Luke 14:1-6</a> And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him… <a href="/psalms/37-32.htm">Psalm 37:32,33</a> The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him… that.<a href="/luke/11-53.htm">Luke 11:53,54</a> And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things: … <a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Luke 20:20</a> And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.<a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59,60</a> Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/5-21.htm">Able</a> <a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/luke/1-51.htm">Arm</a> <a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Closely</a> <a href="/micah/2-5.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/luke/5-20.htm">Find</a> <a href="/luke/5-17.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/luke/6-5.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/6-3.htm">Law</a> <a href="/luke/6-3.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/luke/5-22.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/luke/6-6.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/6-6.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/luke/5-31.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/mark/12-44.htm">Something</a> <a href="/luke/6-6.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/luke/5-30.htm">Teachers</a> <a href="/luke/6-6.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/mark/14-11.htm">Watched</a> <a href="/luke/2-8.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/luke/5-23.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/luke/6-6.htm">Withered</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/6-8.htm">Able</a> <a href="/luke/6-8.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/luke/6-9.htm">Arm</a> <a href="/luke/11-53.htm">Closely</a> <a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/luke/7-9.htm">Find</a> <a href="/luke/7-3.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/luke/6-8.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/10-26.htm">Law</a> <a href="/luke/6-8.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/luke/7-47.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/luke/6-9.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/6-8.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/luke/6-8.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/luke/6-9.htm">Something</a> <a href="/luke/7-5.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/luke/7-30.htm">Teachers</a> <a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/luke/12-39.htm">Watched</a> <a href="/luke/10-18.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/luke/6-8.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/luke/6-8.htm">Withered</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 6</div>1. <a href="/luke/6-1.htm">Jesus reproves the Pharisees;</a> 12. <a href="/luke/6-12.htm">chooses apostles;</a> 17. <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">heals the diseased;</a> 20. <a href="/luke/6-20.htm">preaches to his disciples before the people: the beattitudes;</a> 27. <a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Love your Enemy</a> 37. <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Do not Judge</a> 43. <a href="/luke/6-43.htm">A Tree and Its Fruit</a> 46. <a href="/luke/6-46.htm">The House on the Rock</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Their intent to find fault with Him highlights their resistance to His teachings and authority. This reflects a broader theme in the Gospels where religious leaders are depicted as antagonists to Jesus' ministry. Their desire to accuse Him is rooted in their fear of losing power and influence over the people. This behavior fulfills the prophecy of opposition to the Messiah, as seen in <a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2</a>, where rulers take counsel against the Lord and His Anointed.the scribes and Pharisees The scribes were experts in the Law of Moses, responsible for teaching and interpreting it. The Pharisees were a religious sect known for their strict adherence to the Law and oral traditions. Both groups held significant influence in Jewish society. Their collaboration in this context underscores their shared interest in maintaining religious control and their mutual opposition to Jesus, who challenged their interpretations and authority.were watching Him closely This phrase indicates a deliberate and intense scrutiny of Jesus' actions. The religious leaders were not merely observing out of curiosity but with the intent to find fault. This vigilance is indicative of their hardened hearts and unwillingness to accept Jesus' message. It also reflects the broader theme of spiritual blindness, as they fail to recognize the divine authority and compassion of Jesus.to see if He would heal on the Sabbath The Sabbath was a day of rest, as commanded in <a href="/exodus/20-8.htm">Exodus 20:8-11</a>. Over time, numerous additional regulations were added by religious leaders, making Sabbath observance burdensome. Healing on the Sabbath was considered work, thus violating these man-made rules. Jesus' actions on the Sabbath often challenged these interpretations, emphasizing the spirit of the Law over the letter. His willingness to heal on the Sabbath demonstrates His authority over the Law and His compassion for human need, as seen in <a href="/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27</a>, where He states, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath."<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, who is being observed by the religious leaders. 2. <a href="/topical/s/scribes.htm">Scribes</a> Jewish legal experts and scholars of the Law of Moses, often seen as opponents of Jesus in the Gospels. 3. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a> A religious sect known for strict adherence to the Law and traditions, often in conflict with Jesus over interpretations of the Law. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sabbath.htm">Sabbath</a> The seventh day of the week, a day of rest and worship in Jewish tradition, central to the conflict in this passage. 5. <a href="/topical/h/healing.htm">Healing</a> The act of Jesus performing miracles, which often led to confrontations with religious leaders over the appropriateness of such acts on the Sabbath.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_sabbath.htm">Understanding the Sabbath</a> The Sabbath was intended as a day of rest and worship, not a burden. Jesus demonstrates that doing good and showing mercy align with the Sabbath's true purpose. <a href="/topical/l/legalism_vs._compassion.htm">Legalism vs. Compassion</a> The Pharisees' focus on legalistic interpretations of the Law blinded them to the needs of people. Christians are called to prioritize compassion and mercy over rigid adherence to rules. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_authority.htm">Jesus' Authority</a> Jesus asserts His authority over the Sabbath, indicating His divine nature and the fulfillment of the Law through Him. <a href="/topical/h/heart_attitude.htm">Heart Attitude</a> The Pharisees' intent to accuse Jesus reveals a heart issue. Believers should examine their motives and ensure they align with God's love and truth. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_opportunities.htm">Witnessing Opportunities</a> Jesus' actions on the Sabbath provide a model for using every opportunity to demonstrate God's love and power, even in the face of opposition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 6</a> <a href="/q/was_tyre_rebuilt_after_destruction.htm">What does it mean to be pharisaical?</a> <a href="/q/does_ecclesiastes_7_16_conflict_with_matthew_6_33.htm">In Ecclesiastes 7:16, being 'overly righteous' is discouraged--doesn't this conflict with biblical commands to live righteously (e.g., Matthew 6:33)?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_alter_old_testament_laws.htm">Why does Jesus say He came to fulfill the Law (Matthew 5:17) but then seemingly change many Old Testament laws?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_2_cor_6_conflict_with_luke_7,_acts_10.htm">How does Paul's appeal in 2 Corinthians 6 conflict with other biblical commands to interact with non-believers (e.g., Luke 7:34, Acts 10)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) The scribes and Pharisees watched him.--Better, were watching.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him. The Pharisee emissaries from the capital were carefully watching him. The Master was perfectly aware of their presence, and well knew the spirit in which they listened to his words and marked his acts, and on this sabbath day he was evidently determined to let them see clearly what was in his mind respecting the present state of Jewish religious training. <a href="/commentaries/luke/6-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Looking for a reason εὕρωσιν (heurōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. to accuse κατηγορεῖν (katēgorein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2723.htm">Strong's 2723: </a> To accuse, charge, prosecute. From kategoros; to be a plaintiff, i.e. To charge with some offence. [Jesus], αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. scribes γραμματεῖς (grammateis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1122.htm">Strong's 1122: </a> From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Pharisees Φαρισαῖοι (Pharisaioi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5330.htm">Strong's 5330: </a> Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary. were watching Him closely παρετηροῦντο (paretērounto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3906.htm">Strong's 3906: </a> To watch, observe scrupulously. From para and tereo; to inspect alongside, i.e. Note insidiously or scrupulously. [to see] if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. He would heal θεραπεύει (therapeuei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2323.htm">Strong's 2323: </a> From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve. on ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Sabbath. σαββάτῳ (sabbatō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4521.htm">Strong's 4521: </a> The Sabbath, a week. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/6-7.htm">Luke 6:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/6-7.htm">Luke 6:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/6-7.htm">Luke 6:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/6-7.htm">Luke 6:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/6-7.htm">Luke 6:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/6-7.htm">Luke 6:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/6-7.htm">Luke 6:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/6-7.htm">Luke 6:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/6-7.htm">Luke 6:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/6-7.htm">Luke 6:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/6-7.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 6:7 The scribes and the Pharisees watched him (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/6-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 6:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 6:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/6-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 6:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 6:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>