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Mark 2:17

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 2:17 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Mark 2:17 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I ca..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Mark 2:17 — KJV

When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Mark 2:17 (KJV)

Mark 2:17 in Context — About the Book of Mark

Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.

Jesus' authorityFaith that moves mountainsServanthoodHealing & deliveranceTaking up the cross
Explore the full Book of Mark — all 16 chapters

Cross-References for Mark 2:17

But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

Shares key themes with Mark 2:17: jesus, heard, whole

And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.

Shares key themes with Mark 2:17: jesus, whole, need

I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Shares key themes with Mark 2:17: came, call, righteous

But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Shares key themes with Mark 2:17: call, righteous, sinners

And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.

Shares key themes with Mark 2:17: heard, came, call

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey