Matthew 12:12

How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath day.”

World English Bible (WEB)

How much{G4214} then{G3767} is a man{G444} better than{G1308}{(G5719)} a sheep{G4263}? Wherefore{G5620} it is lawful{G1832}{(G5748)} to do{G4160}{(G5721)} well{G2573} on the sabbath days{G4521}.

Strong's King James

(12) How much more valuable is a man than sheep! Therefore its lawful to do well on Shabbat.

The F.O.G

How much more valuable is a human being than a sheep! Therefore, it is absolutely right to do good and show kindness on the Sabbath."

The F.O.G Paraphrase

How much better, therefore, is a man than a sheep?—so that it is lawful on the sabbaths to do good.’

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 12:12

The F.O.G Commentary:

Jean Paul Joseph

Matthew 12:12