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Mark 2:17

Mark 2:17
When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast,.... Or "were fasting"; perhaps that very day, and so were…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

To repentance - This is omitted by ABDKL, twenty-seven others; both the Syriac, Persic, Coptic, Ethiopic, Armenian,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 2:13-17

Here is,

I. Christ preaching by the sea-side (Mar 2:13), whither he went for room, because he found, upon second trial,…