Gospel of Luke recounts Sabbath healing of man with withered hand

Reflections on the Gospel of Luke (6:6-11) describe an event where Jesus entered a synagogue on the Sabbath and encountered a man with a withered right hand. While religious leaders, including scribes and Pharisees, observed Jesus to see if he would perform a healing on the Sabbath to find grounds for accusation, Jesus challenged their intentions.

Jesus asked the assembly whether it is lawful on the Sabbath to do good or evil, to save life or to destroy it. He then commanded the man to stretch out his hand, and the man was healed. The accounts note that the religious leaders became filled with anger following this miracle.

The commentary emphasizes that mercy cannot wait and that being neutral in the face of suffering is not an option, suggesting that delaying a person's healing is akin to allowing evil to persist.