Commentary on Today's Verse

　　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.

　　Luke 6:27-28 In-Context

　　25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

　　26 Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.

　　27 "But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

　　28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

　　29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them.

　　30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.