Matthew
“But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.”
Matthew 9:12
Matthew 9:12 (KJV) speaks to God's mercy, God's grace, and unworthiness — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17“But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Matthew 9:13“Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;”
Psalms 103:3“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.”
Psalms 103:11“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Psalms 103:8“Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.”
Micah 7:18
Common questions
What does Matthew 9:12 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 9:12 reads: "But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick." The verse speaks to God's mercy, God's grace, and unworthiness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 9 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Matthew 9:12 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick." is Matthew 9:12 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 9.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 9:12?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 9:12 include John 3:17, Matthew 9:13, and Psalms 103:3. Reading them alongside Matthew 9:12 deepens the theme of God's mercy.
How can I pray with Matthew 9:12?
Read Matthew 9:12 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.