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A Call for the Outcast
Commentators explain that as a tax collector for Herod, Levi (also called Matthew) was viewed by his fellow Jews as a traitor and a notorious sinner. Jesus deliberately calling him to be a disciple was a scandalous act, demonstrating that His grace is for the outcast and that no one is beyond the reach of His call.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 2:14
18th Century
Theologian
Levi the son of Alpheus. The same, undoubtedly, as Matthew the writer of the Gospel. It was not uncommon among the Jews to have t…
AT Robertson
On Mark 2:14
And as he passed by (κα παραγων). Present participle active, was passing by. Jesus was constantly on the alert for opportunities t…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 2:14–17
19th Century
Bishop
Levi the son of Alphaeus.—See Notes on Matthew 9:9-13. St. Mark and St. Luke agree in giving the name Levi; the former alone descr…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 2:10–14
19th Century
Preacher
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 2:14
Jesus seems to be doing his teaching on this occasion as rabbis often did theirs—“as he walked along.” If so, his teaching was interrupted by his e…
John Gill
On Mark 2:14
17th Century
Pastor
And as he passed by As he went from Simon's house, and from the city of Capernaum, to go to the sea side: he …
Matthew Henry
On Mark 2:13–17
17th Century
Minister
Matthew was not a good character; otherwise, being a Jew, he would never have been a publican, that is, a tax-gatherer for the Romans. However, Chr…