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Matthew 9:12 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" 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
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10 As he sat in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples.
11 When the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
12 When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.
13 But you go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
14 Then John’s disciples came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don’t fast?”
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Matthew 9:1
"He entered into a boat and crossed over, and came into his own city."
Matthew 9:2
"Behold, they brought to him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a bed. Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, “Son, cheer up! Your sins are forgiven you.”"
Matthew 9:3
"Behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man blasphemes.”"
Matthew 9:4
"Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?"
Matthew 9:5
"For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven;’ or to say, ‘Get up, and walk’?"
Matthew 9:6
"But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins—” (then he said to the paralytic), “Get up, and take up your mat, and go to your house.”"
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