Albert Barnes Commentary Matthew 9:10

"And it came to pass, as he sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples." — Matthew 9:10 (ASV)

And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house. This feast was given to him by Levi, or Matthew (Luke 5:29). This is another circumstance favourable to Matthew, but omitted by him and recorded by Luke, showing, also, that the apostles were averse to praising themselves. To receive Christ hospitably and kindly was a commendable act, and it strongly demonstrates Matthew's freedom from ostentation that he passed over this fact. It thus illustrates the command of the Saviour, as recorded by Matthew himself (Matthew 6:1–4).

At meat. At the table, at supper.