Matthew 9:12

Updated: June 3, 2025
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When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} when Jesus{G2424} heard{G191}{(G5660)} that, he said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto them{G846}, They that be{G2192}{(G5719)} whole{G2480}{(G5723)} need{G5532} not{G3756} a physician{G2395}, but{G235} they that are{G2192}{(G5723)} sick{G2560}.
KJV with Strongs
(12) But He heard, saying, "It's not those powerfully-healthy having need of a physician, rather those having weakness."
The F.O.G
Overhearing them, Jesus responded, "Healthy people don't need a doctor - sick people do.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And Jesus having heard, said to them, ‘They who are whole have no need of a physician, but they who are ill;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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