--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But their scribes and Pharisees murmured…" description: "\"But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? And Jesus answering said un..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/53f/bible-141_drink_but-their-scribes-and-pharisees-murmured_1238919.jpg" --- # But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his… ![“But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/53f/bible-141_drink_but-their-scribes-and-pharisees-murmured_1238919.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/53f/bible-141_drink_but-their-scribes-and-pharisees-murmured_1238919.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/53f/bible-141_drink_but-their-scribes-and-pharisees-murmured_1238919.jpg) > “But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Jesus teaches that spiritual guidance is for those who recognize their need, not for those who consider themselves perfect. **In simple terms:** Help is for those who admit they need it. Key Takeaway Offer compassion to those who feel broken. Themes compassion humility spirituality Mood empathetic thoughtful Type ethical spiritual When to use this quote - counseling someone in crisis - ministering to marginalized groups - providing support to addicts - teaching about humility Key Concepts acceptance healing service Questions to Reflect On - Who in your life might benefit from compassionate outreach? - How do you balance helping the sick with encouraging self‑care? 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