Read Full ChapterAs Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
As Jesus passed by from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him, “Follow me.” He got up and followed him.
World English Bible (WEB)
And as{G2532} Jesus{G2424} passed forth{G3855}{(G5723)} from thence{G1564}, he saw{G1492}{(G5627)} a man{G444}, named{G3004}{(G5746)} Matthew{G3156}, sitting{G2521}{(G5740)} at{G1909} the receipt of custom{G5058}: and{G2532} he saith{G3004}{(G5719)} unto him{G846}, Follow{G190}{(G5720)} me{G3427}. And{G2532} he arose{G450}{(G5631)}, and followed{G190}{(G5656)} him{G846}.
Strong's King James
(9) Yeshua passed by from there and saw a man called Matthew (Yah's Gift) sitting in the tax booth and said to him, "Follow Me!" He rose up, following Him.
The F.O.G
Leaving there, Jesus saw Matthew sitting at his tax collector's booth. "Follow Me," He said. Immediately, Matthew left everything and followed Him.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And Jesus passing by thence, saw a man sitting at the tax-office, named Matthew, and saith to him, ‘Be following me,’ and he, having risen, did follow him.
Young's Literal Translation
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