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A Gift, Not a Burden
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus reframes the Sabbath not as a set of burdensome rules, but as a divine gift for humanity's benefit. It was designed for our physical rest, spiritual refreshment, and overall well-being. God's intention was to provide a benefit, not to create a drudgery that could cause real harm.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 2:27
18th Century
Theologian
The sabbath was made for man. It was made for his rest from toil, his rest from the cares and anxieties of the world, to give an opportuni…
AT Robertson
On Mark 2:27
For man (δια τον ανθρωπον). Mark alone has this profound saying which subordinates the sabbath to man's real welfare (mankind, obs…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 2:23–28
19th Century
Bishop
And it came to pass.—See Notes on Matthew 12:1-8.
As they went . . .—More literally, they began to mak…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 2:25–28
19th Century
Preacher
He has made it no longer a day of bondage, but a day of blessed rest and holy service for God. Works of necessity, works of piety, and works of mer…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 2:27
The follow-up pronouncement is preceded by the phrase “Then he said to them” (cf. 4:2b, 11, 21, 24, 26; 6:10; 7:9; 8:21; 9:1), suggesting an indepe…
John Calvin
On Mark 2:27
16th Century
Theologian
The Sabbath was made for man. This Fifth argument is related by Mark alone. The general meaning is that those people judge incorr…
John Gill
On Mark 2:27
17th Century
Pastor
And he said to them
Continuing his answer to them, and adding, in confirmation of what he had said, and for the furt…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 2:23–28
17th Century
Minister
The sabbath is a sacred and Divine institution; a privilege and benefit, not a task and drudgery. God never designed it to be a burden to us, there…