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Matthew 9:12

American Standard Version

But when he heard it, he said, They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick.

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Matthew 9:12 in other translations

When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.

Matthew 9:12 · World English Bible

Matthew 9:12 in context

  1. 10And it came to pass, as he sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples.
  2. 11And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Teacher with the publicans and sinners?
  3. 12But when he heard it, he said, They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick.
  4. 13But go ye and learn what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.
  5. 14Then come to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?