Read Full ChapterAs He was walking along, He saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Levi got up and followed Him.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
As he passed by, he saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, sitting at the tax office, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he arose and followed him.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} as he passed by{G3855}{(G5723)}, he saw{G1492}{(G5627)} Levi{G3018} the son of Alphaeus{G256} sitting{G2521}{(G5740)} at{G1909} the receipt of custom{G5058}, and{G2532} said{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
As He passed, He saw Levi Ben-Halfai sitting in the tax booth, and He says to him, "Follow me." Getting up, he followed Him.
The F.O.G
[14] Passing by the tax collector's booth, He saw Levi, son of Alphaeus, sitting there—a man despised by his community for collaborating with Rome. Jesus looked at him and said simply, "Follow Me." Amazingly, Levi stood up, leaving his lucrative position behind to follow Jesus.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and passing by, he saw Levi of Alpheus sitting at the tax-office, and saith to him, ‘Be following me,’ and he, having risen, did follow him.
Young's Literal Translation
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