Matthew 12:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Around that time, Jesus and his disciples were walking through some grain fields on the Sabbath. His friends were hungry, so they started picking grain and eating it right there.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even Jesus knew that taking care of people's needs comes before following rules perfectly.

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