Be Lawful

Something that must be done because the law says so.

Key References

Matthew 12:2

When the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.”

Mark 3:4

And He asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” But they were silent.

John 18:31

“You take Him and judge Him by your own law,” Pilate told them. “We are not permitted to execute anyone,” the Jews replied.

1 Corinthians 10:23

“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying.

All Scripture References (31)

Matthew (9)
Matthew 12:2

When the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.”

Matthew 12:4

He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.

Matthew 12:10

and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”

Matthew 12:12

How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”

Matthew 14:4

because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

Matthew 19:3

Then some Pharisees came and tested Him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”

Matthew 20:15

Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

Matthew 22:17

So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

Matthew 27:6

The chief priests picked up the pieces of silver and said, “It is unlawful to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money.”

Mark (6)
Mark 2:24

So the Pharisees said to Him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”

Mark 2:26

During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”

Mark 3:4

And He asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” But they were silent.

Mark 6:18

For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!”

Mark 10:2

Some Pharisees came to test Him. “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” they inquired.

Mark 12:14

“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”

Luke (5)
Luke 6:2

But some of the Pharisees asked, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”

Luke 6:4

He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”

Luke 6:9

Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?”

Luke 14:3

So Jesus asked the experts in the law and the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?”

Luke 20:22

Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

John (2)
John 5:10

so the Jews said to the man who had been healed, “This is the Sabbath! It is unlawful for you to carry your mat.”

John 18:31

“You take Him and judge Him by your own law,” Pilate told them. “We are not permitted to execute anyone,” the Jews replied.

Acts (5)
Acts 2:29

Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.

Acts 16:21

by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.”

Acts 21:37

As they were about to take Paul into the barracks, he asked the commander, “May I say something to you?” “Do you speak Greek?” he replied.

Acts 22:25

But as they stretched him out to strap him down, Paul said to the centurion standing there, “Is it lawful for you to flog a Roman citizen without a trial?”

Acts 19:39

But if you are seeking anything beyond this, it must be settled in a legal assembly.

1 Corinthians (3)
1 Corinthians 6:12

“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.

1 Corinthians 10:23

“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying.

1 Corinthians 9:21

To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law.

2 Corinthians (1)
2 Corinthians 12:4

was caught up to Paradise. The things he heard were inexpressible, things that man is not permitted to tell.