2. The Pharisees saw this. They said to Jesus, "Look! It is against the Law to do this on the Sabbath. But your disciples are doing it anyway!"
3. Jesus answered, "Haven't you read about what David did? He and his men were hungry.
4. So he entered the house of God. He and his men ate the holy bread. Only priests were allowed to eat it.
5. Haven't you read the Law? It tells how every Sabbath day the priests in the temple have to do their work on that day. But they are not considered guilty.
6. "I tell you that one who is more important than the temple is here.
7. Scripture says, 'I want mercy and not sacrifice.' (Hosea 6:6) You don't know what those words mean. If you did, you would not bring charges against those who are not guilty.