It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I…
“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True compassion targets those who are suffering, not those who are already well.
In simple terms: Help the sick, not the healthy.
Focus on those in need.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- healthcare
- counseling
- social work
- community outreach
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who in your life needs help the most?
- How can you serve without judgment?
May overlook those who are already thriving and need support.