Physician, heal thyself

Posted by James Briggs on May 22, 2005

In Reply to: Physician, heal thyself posted by ESC on May 20, 2005

: : What is the origin of the phrase "Doctor, heal thyself." ?

: The Bible. From the Phrase Dictionary on this site:

: From The Bible.

: Luke 4:23. 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.

If only the proverb were true!
James B - doctor!!