What famous statement did Jesus make regarding the purpose of the Sabbath in Mark 2:27?
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Correct answer: The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath
Jesus taught that the Sabbath was intended as a gift and a benefit for humanity's well-being. He corrected the legalistic view that human needs should be sacrificed to maintain ceremonial rules.
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