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Summary

And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?

General references

Bible References

What

Luke 13:15
Then the Lord answered him, "You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from its stall, and lead it to water?
Luke 14:5
Then he said to them, "Which of you, if you have a son or an ox that has fallen into a well on a Sabbath day, will not immediately pull him out?"

And if

Exodus 23:4
"If you encounter your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must by all means return it to him.
Deuteronomy 22:4
When you see your neighbor's donkey or ox fallen along the road, do not ignore it; instead, you must be sure to help him get the animal on its feet again.

General references

Matthew 10:31
So do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.
Luke 17:7
"Would any one of you say to your slave who comes in from the field after plowing or shepherding sheep, 'Come at once and sit down for a meal'?

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