Matthew 9:10

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Later, as Jesus was dining at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples.”

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BSBPD

“Later, as Jesus was dining at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And it came to pass, as he sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And it came to pass, he reclining (at meat) in the house, that lo, many tax-gatherers and sinners having come, were lying (at meat) with Jesus and his disciples,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Matthew 9:10 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Matthew 5:46If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same?
  2. Mark 2:15While Jesus was dining at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with Him and His disciples—for there were many who followed Him.
  3. Luke 5:29Then Levi hosted a great banquet for Jesus at his house. A large crowd of tax collectors was there, along with others who were eating with them.
  4. John 9:31We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.
  5. 1 Timothy 1:13I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.

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