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The Heart of the Complaint
Commentators explain the Pharisees' complaint wasn't petty but stemmed from a core belief in religious purity. Holiness, in their view, required strict separation from 'sinners.' Sharing a meal was a profound violation of this principle. Scholars note the word 'murmured' implies a constant, buzzing discontent, and that they aimed their criticism at the disciples as an indirect attack on Jesus.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 5:30
The Pharisees and their scribes (ο Φαρισαιο κα ο γραμματεις αυτων). Note article with each substantive and the order, not "scribes…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 5:30
19th Century
Bishop
Murmured.—Better, were murmuring. In reporting what was said by others, St. Luke naturally gives the word “sinners” as it…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 5:29–30
19th Century
Preacher
And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them. But their s…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 5:30
A banquet in the NT symbolizes joy and often hints at the eschatological banquet (see comments on Mk 14:25). Jesus is the guest of honor; but Levi …
John Gill
On Luke 5:30
17th Century
Pastor
But their Scribes and Pharisees
Not the Scribes of the publicans and sinners that sat down, but the Scribes of the p…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 5:27–39
17th Century
Minister
It was a wonder of Christ's grace, that he would call a publican to be his disciple and follower. It was a wonder of his grace, that the call was m…