Matthew 9:12

But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 9:12

BSB
On hearing this, Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.
AKJV
But when Jesus heard that, he said to them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.
CPDV
But Jesus, hearing this, said: "It is not those who are healthy who are in need of a physician, but those who have maladies.
ERV
But when he heard it, he said, They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick.
NHEB
When he heard it, he said to them, "Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.
SMT
And Jesus having heard, said to them, They being strong have no need of a physician, but they having evils.

Commentary for Matthew 9:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 9:12
Summary
Jesus explains his mission to minister to struggling people
Place
House
Event
Jesus defends his ministry
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching