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I. A DEFENCE, complete and unanswerable. Christ did not come despising the people, but as a Healer of the sick.

II. A DIRECTION to His followers.

1. Christianity is remedial.

2. Christianity is hopeful.

(D. Fraser, D. D.)

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

WEB: When Jesus heard it, he said to them, "Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.