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

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 Wilson, Samuel Graham

Without a good life doctrine turns into scandal; it is like a church bell, it calls others, but itself never goes in; hence the reproach: Physician, heal thyself.

From The Spirit of St. Francis de Sales by Camus, Jean Pierre

"Physician, heal thyself," is the answer of his neighbours.

From Thrift by Smiles, Samuel

There was a sterner change in store, however, and it came to him with the monition, "Physician, heal thyself!"

From Gifts of Genius A Miscellany of Prose and Poetry by American Authors by Various