en_tn/mrk/02/27.md

The Sabbath was made for mankind

Jesus makes clear why God established the Sabbath. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God made the Sabbath for mankind" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)

mankind

"man" or "people" or "the needs of people." This word refers to both men and women. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-gendernotations)

not mankind for the Sabbath

The words "was made" are understood from the previous phrase. They can be repeated here. Alternate translation: "mankind was not made for the Sabbath" or "God did not make mankind for the Sabbath" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-ellipsis)