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Was the Sabbath Changed to Sunday?

The Bible records events occurring on the first day of the week, but it does not record a command changing the seventh-day Sabbath to Sunday.

Published 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-27

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Biblical explanation

The resurrection occurred on the first day of the week. The Gospels repeatedly identify it as the first day. ; ; ; . However, none of these passages says: “Therefore the Sabbath has been changed” (). records the disciples gathering on the first day, but the reason given is that they were behind closed doors because of fear of the Jews. describes a meeting on the first day of the week. The passage does not call the day holy or command Christians to observe it as a new Sabbath. Likewise, instructs believers to set money aside on the first day. It does not say the first day became the Sabbath. The New Testament clearly mentions the first day of the week. It does not contain a command transferring the holiness of the seventh day to the first day.

In brief

The resurrection occurred on the first day of the week.

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