--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: They that are whole need not a physician…" description: "\"They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.\" — Jesus" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cd0/jesus-11875_medicine_they-that-are-whole-need-not-a-physician_509058.jpg" --- # They that are whole need not a physician; but they that… ![“They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” quote by Jesus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cd0/jesus-11875_medicine_they-that-are-whole-need-not-a-physician_509058.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cd0/jesus-11875_medicine_they-that-are-whole-need-not-a-physician_509058.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cd0/jesus-11875_medicine_they-that-are-whole-need-not-a-physician_509058.jpg) > “They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” [Jesus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jesus/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Healthy need no doctor; sick need repentance. **In simple terms:** Healthy fine no help; sick need repentance. Key Takeaway Seek help when vulnerable. Themes spirituality health repentance humility Mood compassionate serious Type teaching scriptural When to use this quote - personal crisis - spiritual counseling - healthcare outreach Key Concepts theology human frailty redemption Questions to Reflect On - Who is truly in need? - How to offer help without judgment? 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