1. And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through corn-fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and ate, rubbing them in their hands.
2. And certain of the Pharisees said to them, Why do ye that which it is not lawful to do on the sabbath-days?
3. And Jesus answering them, said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was hungry, and they who were with him;
4. How he went into the house of God, and took and ate the show-bread, and gave also to them that were with him, which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?