Luke 6:2 nasb — But some of the Pharisees said, "Why do you do what is not lawful on the Sabbath?"

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"But some of the Pharisees said, "Why do you do what is not lawful on the Sabbath?""

— Luke 6:2, NASB

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Luke 6 — Context

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Now it happened that He was passing through some grainfields on a Sabbath; and His disciples were picking the heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands, and eating the grain.

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But some of the Pharisees said, "Why do you do what is not lawful on the Sabbath?"

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And Jesus answering them said, "Have you not even read what David did when he was hungry, he and those who were with him,

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how he entered the house of God, and took and ate the consecrated bread which is not lawful for any to eat except the priests alone, and gave it to his companions?"

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And He was saying to them, "The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath."

Luke 6:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:2 say?
Luke 6:2 in the NASB reads: “But some of the Pharisees said, "Why do you do what is not lawful on the Sabbath?"”
Where is Luke 6:2 in the Bible?
Luke 6:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 2.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 6:2.
What translation should I read Luke 6:2 in?
Luke 6:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 6:2?
Luke 6:2 reads (NASB): “But some of the Pharisees said, "Why do you do what is not lawful on the Sabbath?"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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