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Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Arcana Coelestia # 8494
8494. '[A day of] rest' means a state of peace when there is no temptation. This is clear from the meaning of 'rest', such as belonged to sabbath days, as a representation of a state of peace in which the joining together of goodness and truth takes place. But the six days before this represented the conflict and labour, consequently the temptations, which come before a state of peace; for temptations are followed by a state of peace, in which goodness and truth are joined together. Regarding the fact that 'the six days' which come before the seventh or sabbath was a sign meaning conflict and labour, see 720, 737, 900; and regarding the fact that temptations are followed by serenity and peace, 3696, 4572, 5246, 6829, 8367, 8370 (end). As for 'the sabbath' and its meaning the joining together of goodness and truth, this will be seen in what follows immediately below.
Luke 6:6-12
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It also happened on another Sabbath that he entered into the synagogue and taught. There was a man there, and his right hand was withered.
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The scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, that they might find an accusation against him.
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But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man who had the withered hand, "Rise up, and stand in the middle." He arose and stood.
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Then Jesus said to them, "I will ask you something: Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good, or to do harm? To save a life, or to kill?"
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He looked around at them all, and said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He did, and his hand was restored as sound as the other.
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But they were filled with rage, and talked with one another about what they might do to Jesus.
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It happened in these days, that he went out to the mountain to pray, and he continued all night in prayer to God.
