New International Version Then Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” New Living Translation And Jesus added, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.” English Standard Version And he said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.” Berean Standard Bible Then Jesus declared, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Berean Literal Bible And He was saying to them, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” King James Bible And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. New King James Version And He said to them, “The Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath.” New American Standard Bible And He was saying to them, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” NASB 1995 And He was saying to them, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” NASB 1977 And He was saying to them, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Legacy Standard Bible And He was saying to them, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Amplified Bible Jesus was saying to them, “The Son of Man (the Messiah) is Lord [even] of the Sabbath.” Berean Annotated Bible Then Jesus declared, “The Son of Man is Lord {Kyrios} of the Sabbath. Christian Standard Bible Then he told them, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then He told them, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” American Standard Version And he said unto them, The Son of man is lord of the sabbath. Contemporary English Version Jesus finished by saying, "The Son of Man is Lord over the Sabbath." English Revised Version And he said unto them, The Son of man is lord of the sabbath. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then he added, "The Son of Man has authority over the day of worship." Good News Translation And Jesus concluded, "The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath." International Standard Version Then he told them, "The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath." NET Bible Then he said to them, "The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath." New Heart English Bible He said to them, "The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath." Webster's Bible Translation And he said to them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. Weymouth New Testament "The Son of Man," He added, "is Lord of the Sabbath also." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Jesus declared, “The Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” World English Bible He said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He said to them, “The Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath.” Berean Literal Bible And He was saying to them, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Young's Literal Translation and he said to them, -- 'The Son of Man is lord also of the sabbath.' Smith's Literal Translation And he said to them, The Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to them: The Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to them, “For the Son of man is Lord, even of the Sabbath.” New American Bible Then he said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the sabbath.” New Revised Standard Version Then he said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the sabbath.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to them, The Son of man is Lord of the sabbath. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he said to them, “The Son of Man is Master of the sabbath.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he said to them: The Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. Godbey New Testament And He said to them, Haweis New Testament And he said, The Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath-day. Mace New Testament the son of man, said he, may dispense even with the sabbath. Weymouth New Testament "The Son of Man," He added, "is Lord of the Sabbath also." Worrell New Testament And He said to them, Worsley New Testament And He said unto them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Lord of the Sabbath…4He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.” 5Then Jesus declared, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” 6On another Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered.… Cross References Then Jesus declared, Matthew 7:28-29 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, / because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. Mark 1:22 The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. John 7:16 “My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me. “The Son of Man Daniel 7:13-14 In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. Matthew 9:6 But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” John 5:27 And He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man. is Lord Acts 2:36 Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” Philippians 2:11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Romans 10:12 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, of the Sabbath.” Matthew 12:8 For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Mark 2:27-28 Then Jesus declared, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. / Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” Exodus 20:8-11 Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. / Six days you shall labor and do all your work, / but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates. … Matthew 12:8 For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Mark 2:28 Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” Matthew 9:6 But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” Mark 3:4 And He asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” But they were silent. Treasury of Scripture And he said to them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. Matthew 11:5-8 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them… Mark 2:27 And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: Mark 9:7 And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. Jump to Previous Allowed Ate Eat Entered Followers House Jesus Loaves Presented Priests SabbathJump to Next Allowed Ate Eat Entered Followers House Jesus Loaves Presented Priests SabbathLuke 6 1. Jesus reproves the Pharisees;12. chooses apostles; 17. heals the diseased; 20. preaches to his disciples before the people: the beattitudes; 27. Love your Enemy 37. Do not Judge 43. A Tree and Its Fruit 46. The House on the Rock Then Jesus declared, Jesus answered the Pharisees with the authority of the One who gave Israel the Law. Their dispute centered on human traditions that had obscured God’s purpose for the Sabbath. Mat 7:28-29 When Jesus had finished saying these things,… “The Son of Man Jesus identified Himself by the title associated with the Messiah, revealing both His true humanity and His divine authority. Dan 7:13-14 In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw… is Lord He possesses authority over every ordinance of God, including its proper interpretation and application. Act 2:36 Therefore let all Israel know that God has made… of the Sabbath.” The Sabbath was given to Israel as a day of rest and worship, not as a burden imposed by religious regulations. Jesus affirmed its divine purpose while exposing the Pharisees’ misuse of it. Mat 12:8 For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusCentral figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, and the Messiah. In this passage, He asserts His authority over the Sabbath. 2. The Son of Man A title Jesus frequently uses for Himself, emphasizing both His humanity and His divine authority. 3. The Sabbath A day of rest and worship observed by the Jewish people, originating from the creation account in Genesis and codified in the Ten Commandments. 4. Pharisees A Jewish religious group known for strict adherence to the Law. They often challenged Jesus on His interpretation and application of the Law. 5. Disciples Followers of Jesus who were with Him during His ministry and witnessed His teachings and miracles. Teaching Points Jesus' AuthorityJesus' declaration as "Lord of the Sabbath" asserts His divine authority, challenging traditional interpretations and emphasizing His role as the fulfillment of the Law. Purpose of the Sabbath The Sabbath was instituted for the benefit of humanity, providing rest and a focus on God. Jesus' teaching redirects focus from legalistic observance to the heart of worship and rest. Freedom in Christ Believers are called to live in the freedom Christ provides, understanding that He fulfills the Law and offers rest for our souls. Christ-Centered Worship Worship should be centered on Christ, recognizing His lordship and aligning our practices with His teachings. Balancing Law and Grace While the Law is important, Jesus teaches us to balance it with grace, understanding the spirit of the Law rather than just the letter. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 6:5?2. How does Luke 6:5 affirm Jesus' authority over the Sabbath in our lives? 3. What does "Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath" reveal about Jesus? 4. How can we honor the Sabbath while recognizing Jesus' lordship over it? 5. How does Luke 6:5 connect with Exodus 20:8-11 about the Sabbath? 6. In what ways can we prioritize Jesus' teachings in our weekly rest? 7. What does "The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath" mean in Luke 6:5? 8. How does Luke 6:5 challenge traditional Sabbath observance? 9. Why is Jesus' authority over the Sabbath significant in Luke 6:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 6? Verse 5. - And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. The Master closed his reply to the Pharisee inquirers with one of those short assertions of his awful greatness which puzzled and alarmed his jealous foes. Who, then, was he, this poor unknown Carpenter of despised and ignorant Nazareth? He was either a blasphemer too wicked to be allowed to live, or the alternative must have been a very awful thought to some of the nobler spirits among those Jerusalem learned men. Across their minds must have flitted not once or twice in that eventful period some anxious questionings as to who and what was the strange and powerful Being who had appeared in their midst. Jesus meets ritual accusation with revelatory authority. In four brief words—“The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath”—He identifies Himself as the promised Messiah, the divine Master over God’s covenant sign, and the giver of true rest. The Sabbath looked back to creation’s rest and forward to redemption’s rest; both converge in Christ. Trusting Him, we cease from striving and enter the rest only the Lord of the Sabbath can give. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Thenκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] declared, ἔλεγεν (elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “The ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Lord Κύριός (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Sabbath.” σαββάτου (sabbatou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4521: The Sabbath, a week. 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