Mark 2:18

"When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”"

Key Reflection

Jesus uses this analogy to contrast spiritual health with illness, indicating that His mission is to heal the spiritually diseased, not those already considered righteous. By emphasizing that He came for sinners, He underscores the importance of repentance and the accessibility of salvation for all who recognize their need.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 18. And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast. Were accustomed often to fast. Compare Lu 5:33; 18:12. __________________________________________________________________

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