Physician, heal thyself

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1. A biblical proverb meaning that people should take care of their own defects and not just correct the faults of others. According to the Gospels of Luke and Matthew, Jesus said he expected to hear this proverb from the people of his hometown of Nazareth, because they would want him to work miracles there, as he had in other towns nearby. But he “did not do many mighty works there, because of their unbelief.”

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Physician, heal thyself

Physician, heal thyself — before accusing others of not being able to listen.

From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2020

"Physician, heal thyself," quoted Raymond Vandyck, watching the patient with some interest.

From The Diamond Coterie by Lawrence L. Lynch

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.

From Walks and Words of Jesus A Paragraph Harmony of the Four Evangelists by M. N. Olmsted

Physician, heal thyself: then wilt thou also heal thy patient.

From Thus Spake Zarathustra A book for all and none by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

The Americans could reply, "Physician, heal thyself," for the worst anger and discord have been between the brothers at Acca.

From Bahaism and Its Claims A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Utlah and Abdul Baha by Samuel Graham Wilson