Mark 2:24-26

The Voice

Pharisees: Did You see that? Why are Your disciples doing what our law forbids on the Sabbath?

Jesus (turning toward the Pharisees): ²⁵ Do you remember the story about what King David and his followers did when they were hungry and had nothing to eat?

Jesus: ²⁶ David went into the house of God, when Abiathar was the high priest, and ate the bread that was consecrated to God. Now our laws say no one but the priests can eat that holy bread; but when David was hungry, he ate and also shared the bread with those who followed him.^[a]