What is the meaning of Mark 2:15?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

While 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)

And{G2532} it came to pass{G1096}{(G5633)}, that{G1722}, as Jesus{G846} sat at meat{G2621}{(G5738)} in{G1722} his{G846} house{G3614}, many{G4183} publicans{G5057} and{G2532} sinners{G268} sat{G4873} also{G2532} together with{G4873}{(G5711)} Jesus{G2424} and{G2532} his{G846} disciples{G3101}: for{G1063} there were{G2258}{(G5713)} many{G4183}, and{G2532} they followed{G190}{(G5656)} him{G846}.

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