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Matthew 9:12

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.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But go ye and learn what that meaneth,.... , "go and learn", is a phrase used by the Jews (a), when they are about to…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

They that be whole ... - Jesus, in reply, said that the whole needed not a physician. Sick persons only needed his aid.…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 9:9-13

In these verses we have an account of the grace and favour of Christ to poor publicans, particularly to Matthew. What he…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

They that be whole, &c. There is a touch of irony in the words. They that are "whole" are they who think themselves…