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An Evangelistic Dinner Party
Commentators highlight that this feast was hosted by Matthew himself. Fresh from his own life-changing encounter with Jesus, his first impulse was to invite his old friends—other tax collectors and "sinners"—so they too could meet the Savior. This serves as a powerful example of how a transformed life naturally leads to a desire to bring others to Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 9:10
18th Century
Theologian
And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house. This feast was given to him by Levi, or Matthew ([Reference Luke…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 9:10
Publicans and sinners (τελωνα κα αμαρτωλο). Often coupled together in common scorn and in contrast with the righteous (δικαιο in 9…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 9:10–12
19th Century
Preacher
In Matthew’s house, the Savior “sat at meat.” The new convert most naturally called in his old friends so that they might…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 9:10
According to most scholars, this dinner at Matthew’s house likely occurred much later than his call in v.9. Jesus had said that even a tax collecto…
John Gill
On Matthew 9:10
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house
That is, as the Arabic version reads it, in the house of Matt…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 9:10–13
17th Century
Minister
Some time after his call, Matthew sought to bring his old associates to hear Christ. He knew by experience what the grace of Christ could do, and w…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 9:9–13
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, the conversion of sinners is firstly related; and secondly, the dispute of the Pharisees is related, where it is said, And the Ph…