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Luke 6:1

Luke 6:1
And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Second sabbath after the first - See the notes at Mat 12:1. This phrase has given great perplexity to commentators. A “literal” translation would be, “on the Sabbath called “second first,”” or second…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

On the second Sabbath after the first - Εν σαββατῳ δευτεροπρωτῳ, In the first Sabbath after the second. What does this mean? In answering this question, commentators are greatly divided. Dr. Whitby…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 6:1-11

These two passages of story we had both in Matthew and Mark, and they were there laid together (Mat 12:1; Mar 2:23; Mar 3:1), because, though happening at some distance of time from each other, both…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Luk 6:1-5. The Disciples pluck the ears of corn on the Sabbath. (Mat 12:1-8; Mar 2:23-28.)

1. on the second sabbath after the first Better, on the second-first sabbath. St Luke gives this unique note…

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