Matthew 9:12-13

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Matthew 9:12-13

12On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.
13But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
— Matthew 9:12-13

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