Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
As 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.
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
Strong's King James
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}.
The F.O.G *
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 Message *
As He was passing by, He saw Levi (Matthew), the son of Alphaeus, as he was sitting in his tax booth. To the surprise of all, Jesus says to him, "Follow me." Matthew got up, and began following Him!
Young's Literal Translation
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.
