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What does the Bible say about Jesus as the physician for the sick?

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Jesus declares Himself as the physician for the sick, emphasizing that He came to call sinners to repentance, not the righteous.

In Luke 5:31-32, Jesus explains His mission by saying, 'They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.' This statement reveals that Jesus came specifically for those who recognize their need for healing from sin. Just as a physically sick person seeks a doctor, so too must a spiritually sick person recognize their need for Christ. This is a pivotal truth in sovereign grace theology, emphasizing that salvation is only for those who understand their depravity and need for a Savior.
Scripture References: Luke 5:31-32, Matthew 9:13, 1 Corinthians 1:29-30

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The Physician for the Sick
Clay Curtis · Mar 15, 2026
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