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Jesus' Ultimate Authority
Commentators explain that this statement is the climax of Jesus's argument with the Pharisees. By declaring Himself 'Lord of the Sabbath,' Jesus claims a unique and ultimate authority. He is not merely interpreting the law; He is asserting that He is the master over the law itself, with the power to define its true purpose.
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On Luke 6:5
Following this analogy, on which the Pharisees offer no comment, Jesus lays claim to unique authority and takes the argument of vv.3–4 a step furth…
John Gill
On Luke 6:5
17th Century
Pastor
And he said unto them
He adds this at the close of the instances he gave, at the end of his vindication of his disci…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 6:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Christ justifies His disciples in a work of necessity for themselves on the Sabbath day, which was plucking ears of corn when they were hungry. But…