Mark 2:17
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“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.”
μετάνοια
Repentance, a change of mind and direction. Metanoia. God's kindness leads you to repentance. Repentance is not running from God. It is running to Him. It begins with His kindness.
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
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ἁμαρτωλός
Sinners
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ἁμαρτωλός
Sinner, one who misses the mark. Hamartolos. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. He did not come for the righteous. He came for those who know they need Him.
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καλέω
to call
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καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
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ἰσχύω
being strong
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ἰσχύω
To be strong, to be able. Ischuo. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. The ability is His. The willingness is yours. Together they accomplish everything.
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ἰατρός
Physician
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ἰατρός
Physician, doctor. Iatros. Those who are well have no need of a physician. Jesus came for the sick not the healthy. Come to Him with what is broken. That is why He came.
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ἰάομαι
Heal
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ἰάομαι
To heal, to cure. Iaomai. He healed them all. Not some. All. The healing ministry of Jesus knew no exceptions. His willingness to heal has not diminished.
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ἔχω
being;
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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λέγω
says
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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ἔρχομαι
I came
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ἔρχομαι
To come, to go, to arrive. Erchomai. Come Lord Jesus. The final prayer of Scripture is an invitation. The church lives in expectation of His return.
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χρεία
need
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χρεία
employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
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δίκαιος
Righteous
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δίκαιος
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
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κακῶς
Sick
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κακῶς
badly (physically or morally)
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