Matthew 12:1 directly describes the disciples doing exactly what this law permits — plucking grain from a neighbor's field.

Matthew 12:2 records the Pharisees' objection that this lawful action was unlawful on the Sabbath — a contrast between the law's permission and their legalistic addition.

Mark 2:23 recounts the same event of disciples plucking grain, directly applying the permission in this law.

Luke 6:1 describes the disciples plucking and eating grain, matching the action allowed in this law.

Luke 6:2 records the Pharisees' accusation of Sabbath-breaking, contrasting the law's permission with their Sabbath interpretation.