Bible Verse of the Day › July 2026
Welcome to today’s daily scripture reflection. Read and compare the foundational scripture for today, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, across multiple popular translations to deepen your daily meditation, scriptural study, and personal devotion.
“But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.”
Matthew 9:12 — King James Version (KJV)
“When Jesus heard that, He said to them, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.'”
Matthew 9:12 — New King James Version (NKJV)
“On hearing this, Jesus said, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.'”
Matthew 9:12 — New International Version (NIV)
“But when he heard it, he said, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.'”
Matthew 9:12 — English Standard Version (ESV)
“When Jesus heard this, he said, ‘Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.'”
Matthew 9:12 — New Living Translation (NLT)
“Now when Jesus heard this, He said, ‘It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick.'”
Matthew 9:12 — New American Standard Bible (NASB)
“When he heard this, he said, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.'”
Matthew 9:12 — Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
“When Jesus heard this, He said, ‘Healthy people don’t need a physician, but those who are sick do.'”
Matthew 9:12 — Amplified Bible (AMP)
“When Jesus heard this he said, ‘Someone who is well doesn’t need a doctor, but someone who is sick does.'”
Matthew 9:12 — New English Translation (NET)
“But when he heard this, he said, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.'”
Matthew 9:12 — New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
“But when he heard it, he said, They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick.”
Matthew 9:12 — American Standard Version (ASV)
Scripture Focus & Key Themes
When meditating on this passage, look closely at these core biblical principles:
- Divine Compassion Over Self-Righteousness: Jesus confronts religious pride by emphasizing that His mission focuses on spiritual healing and salvation for those who recognize their need.
- The Heart of the Great Physician: Spiritual restoration begins with humility—admitting our spiritual weaknesses allows Christ’s grace to transform and heal us completely.
- Grace for the Broken: God calls believers to extend welcoming grace and unconditional love to outcasts, sinners, and the hurting, mirroring Christ’s compassionate ministry.
Deeper Study & Meditation
Evang. Eventus Okon is a Christian minister and digital evangelist spreading the Gospel through daily scripture, deep commentary, and live video devotions on Facebook and YouTube. He co-manages this digital ministry alongside his wife, Peace Eventus, who handles the network’s operations and media strategy.