Matthew 12:1-3

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

12 At that time Jesus went through the corn on the sabbath: and his disciples being hungry, began to pluck the ears, and to eat.

² And the Pharisees seeing them, said to him: Behold thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days.

³ But he said to them: Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, and they that were with him: