Matthew Henry Commentary Luke 6:6-11

"And it came to pass on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man there, and his right hand was withered. And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath; that they might find how to accuse him. But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man that had his hand withered, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. And Jesus said unto them, I ask you, Is it lawful on the sabbath to do good, or to do harm? to save a life, or to destroy it? And he looked round about on them all, and said unto him, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did [so]: and his hand was restored. But they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus." — Luke 6:6-11 (ASV)

Christ was neither ashamed nor afraid to acknowledge the purposes of his grace. He healed the poor man, even though he knew that his enemies would exploit it against him. Let us not be deterred either from our duty or from our usefulness by any opposition. We may well be amazed that humankind should be so wicked.