Matthew 12:5

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Or haven’t you read in the Law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath and yet are innocent?

World English Bible (WEB)

Or have you not read in the law, that on the Sabbath day, the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath, and are guiltless?

Strong's King James

Or{G2228} have ye{G314} not{G3756} read{G314}{(G5627)} in{G1722} the law{G3551}, how that{G3754} on the sabbath days{G4521} the priests{G2409} in{G1722} the temple{G2411} profane{G953}{(G5719)} the sabbath{G4521}, and{G2532} are{G1526}{(G5748)} blameless{G338}?

The F.O.G *

(5) Or haven't you read in the Torah that on Shabbat the priests in the temple profane Shabbat and are innocent?

The F.O.G Message *

[5] Or haven't you read in the Law how the priests on duty in the Temple must work on the Sabbath? According to your strict interpretation, they're breaking the Sabbath, yet they remain innocent.

Young's Literal Translation

‘Or did ye not read in the Law, that on the sabbaths the priests in the temple do profane the sabbath, and are blameless?
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After a dramatic early morning encounter with King Jesus, I just couldn’t put my Bible down. The F.O.G took a hold of me and this website was born. Learn more about the F.O.G.

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