5 And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
5 Then Jesus said to them, "The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath."
5 And he said to them, "The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath."
5 Then he said, "The Son of Man is no slave to the Sabbath; he's in charge."
5 And He said to them, "The Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath."
5 And Jesus added, "The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 6:5
Commentary on Luke 6:1-5
(Read Luke 6:1-5)
Christ justifies his disciples in a work of necessity for themselves on the sabbath day, and that was plucking the ears of corn when they were hungry. But we must take heed that we mistake not this liberty for leave to commit sin. Christ will have us to know and remember that it is his day, therefore to be spent in his service, and to his honour.