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The scribes and the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with the sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, "Why is it that he eats and drinks with tax collectors and sinners?"
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Redefining 'Sinner'
Commentators explain that the 'sinners' Jesus ate with were often those who did not follow the strict interpretation of the Mosaic Law as defined by the Pharisees. By dining with them, Jesus demonstrated that the basis for entering God's kingdom was forgiveness and grace, not adherence to the religious elite's standards. This act was a direct challenge to their authority.
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The scribes of the Pharisees (ο γραμματεις των Φαρισαιων). This is the correct text. Cf. "their scribes" in Lu 5:30. Matthew gave …
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 when the Scribes and Pharisees saw him eat They were offended at his eating and drinking, though it was in moder…
Presbyterian
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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