In the Gospel of Matthew, what did Jesus' disciples do on the Sabbath that the Pharisees criticized?
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Correct answer: They plucked heads of grain and ate them
Matthew 12:1-2 describes the disciples picking grain because they were hungry. The Pharisees viewed this as 'reaping,' which was a form of work forbidden on the Sabbath according to their tradition.
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