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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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AT Robertson
On Mark 2:16
The scribes of the Pharisees (ο γραμματεις των Φαρισαιων). This is the correct text. Cf. "their scribes" in Lu 5:30. Matthew gave …
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 2:16
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 2:16
17th Century
Pastor
And when the Scribes and Pharisees saw him eat
They were offended at his eating and drinking, though it was in moder…
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…