Matthew 9:12-14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 But when He heard this, He said, “Those who are well don’t need a doctor, but the sick do.(A) 13 Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice.(B)[a] For I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.”[b]
A Question about Fasting
14 Then John’s disciples came to Him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?”(C)
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- Matthew 9:13 Hs 6:6
- Matthew 9:13 Other mss add to repentance
Matthew 9:12-14
New International Version
12 On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’[a](A) For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”(B)
Jesus Questioned About Fasting(C)
14 Then John’s(D) disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often,(E) but your disciples do not fast?”
Footnotes
- Matthew 9:13 Hosea 6:6
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