Read Full ChapterWhile 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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
It happened, that he was reclining at the table in his house, and many tax collectors and sinners sat down with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many, and they followed him.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
It so happens, as He was reclining in his house, that many tax collectors and 'sinful deviators' were reclining with ישוע Yeshua, and His disciples. For many were following Him.
The F.O.G
[15] Later, Jesus was dining at Levi's house, surrounded by tax collectors and other social outcasts—people religious society labeled as "sinners." They sat together with Jesus and His disciples, drawn by His acceptance and message of hope.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And it came to pass, in his reclining (at meat) in his house, that many tax-gatherers and sinners were reclining (at meat) with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many, and they followed him.
Young's Literal Translation
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