How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.
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The verse 12 is found in chapter 12 of Matthew. The controversies over the Sabbath reveal a fundamental difference regarding the purpose of the Law. Jesus claims authority over the Sabbath and demonstrates that mercy and human life are central to the divine will.
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Wie viel besser ist nun ein Mensch denn ein Schaf! Darum mag man wohl am Sabbat Gutes tun.
Pues ¿cuánto más vale un hombre que una oveja? Así que, lícito es en los sábados hacer bien.
¡Cuánto más vale una persona que una oveja! Por lo tanto, está permitido hacer el bien en día de reposo».
Combien un homme ne vaut-il pas plus qu'une brebis! Il est donc permis de faire du bien les jours de sabbat.
Ora, da quanto più è un uomo, che una pecora? Egli è dunque lecito di far del bene in giorno di sabato.
Pois, quanto mais vale um homem do que uma ovelha? É, por conseqüência, lícito fazer bem nos sábados.
人比羊貴重得多了!所以,在安息日做善事是合法的。」
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