Physician, heal thyself (Ἰατρέ, θεράπευσον σεαυτόν) is a proverb found in Luke 4:23.
| “ | And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country. | ” |
The usual interpretation of this passage is, during the Rejection of Jesus, Jesus expected to hear natives of his hometown of Nazareth use this phrase to criticize him.[1]
The moral of the proverb is counsel to attend to one's own defects, rather than criticizing defects in others[2], a sentiment also expressed in the Discourse on judgmentalism.
References
- ^ Martin, Gary. "Physician, heal thyself". The Phrase Finder. http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/281850.html. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- ^ E. D. Hirsch, Jr., Joseph F. Kett and James Trefil, ed (2002). "Physician, heal thyself". The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. ISBN 0-618-22647-8. OCLC 50166721. http://www.bartleby.com/59/1/physicianhea.html. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
See also
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Life of Jesus: Ministry Events |
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Samaritan Woman at the Well |
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Calling of Matthew |
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