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Jesus, the Great Physician
Commentators unanimously explain that Jesus uses a simple, powerful analogy to define His mission. Just as a medical doctor's proper place is among the sick, His place as a spiritual physician is among sinners. His association with 'publicans and sinners' was not a compromise of holiness but the very fulfillment of His purpose to heal the spiritually sick.
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Matthew
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 9:12
18th Century
Theologian
They that be whole, etc. Jesus, in reply, said that those who are whole did not need a physician. Sick persons only needed his aid. A phys…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 9:12
But they that are sick (αλλα ο κακως εχοντες). Probably a current proverb about the physician. As a physician of body and soul Jes…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 9:10–12
19th Century
Preacher
In Matthew’s house, the Savior “sat at meat.” The new convert most naturally called in his old friends so that they might…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 9:12
These verses again connect Jesus’ healing ministry with his “healing” of sinners (). The sick need a doctor and Jesus heals them; likewise the sinf…
John Calvin
On Matthew 9:12
16th Century
Theologian
Not they who are in health need a physician. It is evident from Christ’s reply that the scribes erred in two ways: they did not take into …
John Gill
On Matthew 9:12
17th Century
Pastor
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Matthew Henry
On Matthew 9:10–13
17th Century
Minister
Some time after his call, Matthew sought to bring his old associates to hear Christ. He knew by experience what the grace of Christ could do, and w…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 9:9–13
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, the conversion of sinners is firstly related; and secondly, the dispute of the Pharisees is related, where it is said, And the Ph…