Mar 2:17 | TNotes | STEP | 2:17 Jesus answered his opponents with a well-known proverb, comparing himself to a doctor and sinners to sick people . Salvation is for those who know they are sinners, not those who think they are righteous (Luke 16:15 ; 18:9 ; Rom 3:23 ).

bLuke 16:15►

dRom 3:23►

‏ Mark 2:17

2:17 ^a Jesus answered his opponents with a well-known proverb, comparing himself to a doctor and sinners to sick people. Salvation is for those who know they are sinners, not those who think they are righteous (Luke 16:15 ^b; 18:9 ^c; Rom 3:23 ^d).