Interestingly, the phrase “Great Physician” is not found in the Bible.
However, Jesus referred to himself as a healer and a physician, caring for people and curing them of their diseases and illnesses. Because of his immense healing ministry he is often called the “Great Physician,” and this is a commonly accepted descriptive name for him.
Key verse about Great Physician: On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (Mark 2:17, NIV).
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