What was the response of the synagogue ruler after Jesus healed a woman on the Sabbath, and how did Jesus address it?

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What was the response of the synagogue ruler after Jesus healed a woman on the Sabbath, and how did Jesus address it?

  1. The ruler praised Jesus; Jesus commended his faith
  2. The ruler was indignant; Jesus called him a hypocrite ✓
  3. The ruler was silent; Jesus ignored him
  4. The ruler invited Jesus to speak; Jesus taught about the Sabbath

Explanation

The synagogue ruler got angry because Jesus healed a woman on the Sabbath day. Jesus called him a hypocrite because he would untie his animals to give them water on the Sabbath.

Jesus pointed out that if animals can be helped on the Sabbath, surely a suffering person can be healed. The ruler cared more about rules than about people’s pain.

This shows that showing mercy to people is never wrong, even on holy days.

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