Matthew 9:12-14

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹² But when He heard this, He said, “Those who are well don’t need a doctor, but the sick do.^{(A) 13} Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice.^(B)[a] For I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.”^[b]

A Question about Fasting

¹⁴ Then John’s disciples came to Him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?”^(C)