The Characteristics of the Whole and Sick
S. Davies, M. A. Matthew 9:12 But when Jesus heard that, he said to them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. There are none of the sons of men who are really whole. The whole and sick in contrast are these: 1. He that is whole has never had a clear affecting sight and sense of sin; but he that is sick is fully convicted, and deeply sensible of it. 2. They that are whole are generally easy and serene, and unapprehensive of danger; but the sick soul is alarmed and anxious, and can't be easy till it perceives some appearances of recovery. 3. They that are whole are unwilling to apply to a physician, or to follow his prescriptions; but to the sick a physician is welcome, and they will submit to his directions, however self-denying. (S. Davies, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. WEB: When Jesus heard it, he said to them, "Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.