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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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Albert Barnes
On Mark 2:15
18th Century
Theologian
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…
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 2:15–17
19th Century
Preacher
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 2:15
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…
John Gill
On Mark 2:15
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, that as Jesus sat at meat in his
house
In the house of Levi; not…
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…