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Doing Good is the Default
Jesus's question implies a profound principle: to neglect an opportunity to do good is, by default, to do harm. Commentators explain that Jesus wasn't breaking the Sabbath; he was fulfilling its true purpose by using it for restoration and mercy. The choice was not between healing and doing nothing, but between doing good and allowing evil to persist.
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Luke
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AT Robertson
On Luke 6:9
I ask you (επερωτω υμας). They had questions in their hearts about Jesus. He now asks in addition (επ') an open question that brin…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 6:6–10
19th Century
Preacher
And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 6:9
Jesus’ question in this verse implies that if any illness is left unattended when healing can be provided, evil is done by default. Jesus is not br…
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John Gill
On Luke 6:9
17th Century
Pastor
Then said Jesus to them
The Scribes and Pharisees, who were watching him, and whose thoughts, and the reasonings of …
Matthew Henry
On Luke 6:6–11
17th Century
Minister
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 …