Devine Scripture

Matthew 12:8

Matthew chapter 12 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For the Son of man is lord of the sabbath.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For the Son of man is lord of the sabbath.

Context

v.7But if ye had known what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

v.8This passage

v.9And he departed thence, and went into their synagogue:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 9:6

    But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (then saith he to the sick of the palsy), Arise, and take up thy bed, and go unto thy house.

  • John 5:17

    But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh even until now, and I work.

  • Mark 9:4

    And there appeared unto them Elijah with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.

  • Luke 6:5

    And he said unto them, The Son of man is lord of the sabbath.

  • Mark 2:28

    so that the Son of man is lord even of the sabbath.