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

And may not many of these patients say to those of the Faculty, who give advice for the use of either these stimulants: "Physician, heal thyself."

From A Dissertation on the Medical Properties and Injurious Effects of the Habitual Use of Tobacco by Moses Stuart

Have you ever heard of the text, "Physician heal thyself"?

From Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) by G. W. (George William) Foote

"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, "Doubtless ye will say unto me this parable, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done at Capernaum, do also here in thine own country."

From His Life A Complete Story in the Words of the Four Gospels by William Eleazar Barton