Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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
The Lord answered: You hypocrites! You would untie your ox or your donkey from the stall and take it out to give it water on the Sabbath.
Luke 14:5
He said: Which of you who has an ass or a bull that falls into a well, and will not immediately pull him up on a Sabbath day?

And if

Exodus 23:4
If you see your enemy's cow or donkey running loose, take it back to him.
Deuteronomy 22:4
You should not see your brothers donkey or his bull fallen down on the way, and pay no attention to them. Help him lift it to its feet.

General references

Matthew 10:31
Do not fear! You are more valuable than many sparrows.
Luke 17:7
Let us say you have a servant who is plowing or looking after the sheep. Do you tell him to hurry and eat his meal when he comes in from the field?