Matthew 9:12 cpdv — But Jesus, hearing this, said: “It is not those who are healthy who are in need of a physician, but those who have mala…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But Jesus, hearing this, said: “It is not those who are healthy who are in need of a physician, but those who have maladies. "

— Matthew 9:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 9 — Context

9

And when Jesus passed on from there, he saw, sitting at the tax office, a man named Matthew. And he said to him, “Follow me.” And rising up, he followed him.

10

And it happened that, as he was sitting down to eat in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners arrived, and they sat down to eat with Jesus and his disciples.

11

And the Pharisees, seeing this, said to his disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

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But Jesus, hearing this, said: “It is not those who are healthy who are in need of a physician, but those who have maladies.

13

So then, go out and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the just, but sinners.”

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Then the disciples of John drew near to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast frequently, but your disciples do not fast?”

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And Jesus said to them: “How can the sons of the groom mourn, while the groom is still with them? But the days will arrive when the groom will be taken away from them. And then they shall fast.

Matthew 9:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 9:12 say?
Matthew 9:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But Jesus, hearing this, said: “It is not those who are healthy who are in need of a physician, but those who have maladies. ”
Where is Matthew 9:12 in the Bible?
Matthew 9:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 12.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 9:12.
What translation should I read Matthew 9:12 in?
Matthew 9:12 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 Matthew 9:12?
Matthew 9:12 reads (CPDV): “But Jesus, hearing this, said: “It is not those who are healthy who are in need of a physician, but those who have maladies. ” 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.
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