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It happened, that he was reclining at the table in his house, and many tax collectors and sinners sat down with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many, and they followed him.
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Dining with the Outcasts
Commentators clarify that Jesus was dining in the home of Levi (Matthew), the tax collector he had just called. The guests included many other "publicans and sinners"—people viewed as traitors, morally corrupt, or who simply didn't follow the strict religious laws. Jesus's presence at this meal was a radical act of welcome, showing that the basis for entering His kingdom was forgiveness, not prior righteousness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Sat at meat in his house. The words "at meat" are not in the original. The phrase means, "as he reclined at his meal"—or, "as he was eatin…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
Baptist
For ordinary Christians, associating with those who are like the publicans and sinners of Christ's day might be dangerous, for evil communicati…
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The dinner held in Levi’s house was either his farewell party or a time for his friends to have an opportunity to meet Jesus. The tax collectors an…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass, that as Jesus sat at meat in his house In the house of Levi; not…
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…
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