Matthew 9:12

New International Reader's Version

Jesus heard this. So he said, “Those who are healthy don’t need a doctor. Sick people do.

Cross References

Psalm 147:3

He heals those who have broken hearts. He takes care of their wounds.

Psalm 41:4

I said, “Lord, have mercy on me. Heal me, because I have sinned against you.”

Psalm 6:2

Lord, have mercy on me. I’m so weak. Lord, heal me. My body is full of pain.

Jeremiah 17:14

Lord, heal me. Then I will be healed. Save me from my enemies. Then I will be saved. You are the one I praise.

Jeremiah 30:17

But I will make you healthy again. I will heal your wounds,” announces the Lord. “That’s because you have been thrown out. You are called Zion, the one no one cares about.”

Jeremiah 33:6

“But now I will bring health and healing to Jerusalem. I will heal my people. I will let them enjoy great peace and security.

Jeremiah 8:22

Isn’t there any healing lotion in Gilead? Isn’t there a doctor there? Then why doesn’t someone heal the wounds of my people?

Hosea 14:4

Then the Lord will answer, “My people always wander away from me. But I will put an end to that. My anger has turned away from them. Now I will love them freely.

Mark 2:17

Jesus heard that. So he said to them, “Those who are healthy don’t need a doctor. Sick people do. I have not come to get those who think they are right with God to follow me. I have come to get sinners to follow me.”

Luke 5:31

Jesus answered them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor. Sick people do.

Luke 8:43

A woman was there who had a sickness that made her bleed. Her sickness had lasted for 12 years. No one could heal her.

Luke 9:11

But the crowds learned about it and followed Jesus. He welcomed them and spoke to them about God’s kingdom. He also healed those who needed to be healed.

Colossians 4:14

Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, sends greetings. So does Demas.