It’s Lawful To Do Well On The Sabbath. Part [3] 11/01/2026 (Evening thought)

Mark 3:5 And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

To Do Well / To Do Good, come from the root word: ἀγαθοποιέω (agathopoieó): It is a compound word meaning "to do good", or "to show oneself as beneficent", or "to do well and do right" Strong’s commentary gives this rendition of Good/ Well: (Rightly): καλῶς (kalos / kalōs) – Strong's G2573. An adverb meaning "well," "rightly," "honorably," or "in a fine or noble manner" (It is often paired with the word poiein or used to describe doing good deeds).

So, what falls under the umbrella of being good and well? A cursory reading of the passages could lead a person to go away thinking that those words could be interpreted to mean just about anything that is good. Think about it for a moment! There are a lot of things that can converge under those two words, Good and Well….. Luke 6: 6 And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and aught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered.

Luke 6:7 And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him. 8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. 9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?

Luke 6:10 And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!