Bible Strands
Mark 2:28
Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the Pharisees immediately after defending his disciples for plucking grain on the Sabbath. He concludes the argument begun in Mark 2:27 by asserting his authority over the day they are questioning.
The words — The Greek κύριος (kurios) translates literally to "Lord," designating the Son of Man's governing authority. The particle ὥστε (hōste) means "Therefore" or "So then," functioning as a logical conclusion to the preceding statement about Sabbath design.
The thread — The identical claim appears in Matthew 12:8, where the Son of Man is again named Lord of the Sabbath. The Sabbath context extends to John 9:14, where a healing occurs on that day, and to Revelation 1:10, which references the Lord’s day.
Why it lands — The text states that the Son of Man holds authority over Sabbath regulations, directly following the declaration that the Sabbath exists for human benefit. A reader must acknowledge that Jesus claims the right to define and govern Sabbath practice rather than submit to external interpretations.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
Cross-references
- Matthew 12:8 For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
- John 9:14 Now the day on which Jesus had made the mud and opened his eyes was a Sabbath.
- Revelation 1:10 On the Lord’s day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet,
- John 5:17 But Jesus answered them, “To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working.”
- Ephesians 1:22 And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,
- Luke 6:5 Then Jesus declared, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
- Luke 13:15 “You hypocrites!” the Lord replied. “Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or donkey from the stall and lead it to water?
- John 5:9 Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk. Now this happened on the Sabbath day,
- John 9:5 While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
- John 9:16 Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.