Mar 2:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : Jesus answered 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 ). Jesus explained that his mission was to help those who knew they needed forgiveness, not those who thought they were already good enough. He came to call sinners to turn back to God. There is more hope for people who admit their need than for those who think they have no faults (Proverbs 26:12 ).

‏ Mark 2:17

v. 17: Jesus answered 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 ^a). Jesus explained that his mission was to help those who knew they needed forgiveness, not those who thought they were already good enough. He came to call sinners to turn back to God. There is more hope for people who admit their need than for those who think they have no faults (Proverbs 26:12 ^b).