Luke 5:31 net — Jesus answered them,“Those who are well don’t need a physician, but those who are sick do.

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"Jesus answered them,“Those who are well don’t need a physician, but those who are sick do."

— Luke 5:31, NET Bible

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“And Jesus, answering, said to them, Those who are well have no need of a medical man, but those who are ill.”
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Luke 5 — Context

And he got up and followed him, leaving everything behind.

Then Levi gave a great banquet in his house for Jesus, and there was a large crowd of tax collectors and others sitting at the table with them.

But the Pharisees and their experts in the law complained to his disciples, saying,“Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”

Jesus answered them,“Those who are well don’t need a physician, but those who are sick do.

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

The Superiority of the New Then they said to him,“John’s disciples frequently fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours continue to eat and drink.”

So Jesus said to them,“You cannot make the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them, can you?

Luke 5:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 5:31 say?

Luke 5:31 in the NET Bible reads: “Jesus answered them,“Those who are well don’t need a physician, but those who are sick do.”

Where is Luke 5:31 in the Bible?

Luke 5:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 5, verse 31.

Who wrote Luke?

Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Luke about?

Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.

What are the major themes of Luke?

Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 5:31.

What translation should I read Luke 5:31 in?

Luke 5:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Luke 5:31?

Luke 5:31 reads (NET): “Jesus answered them,“Those who are well don’t need a physician, but those who are sick do.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Luke 5:31 net — Jesus answered them,“Those who are well don’t need a physician, but those who are sick do.

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