Mark 2:15-17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Dining with Sinners
15 While He was reclining at the table in Levi’s house, many tax collectors(A) and sinners(B) were also guests[a](C) with Jesus and His disciples, because there were many who were following Him. 16 When the scribes(D) of the Pharisees[b](E) saw that He was eating(F) with sinners(G) and tax collectors,(H) they asked His disciples, “Why does He eat[c] with tax collectors and sinners?”
17 When Jesus heard this, He told them, “Those who are well don’t need(I) a doctor,(J) but the sick(K) do need one. I didn’t come to call the righteous,(L) but sinners.”(M)
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Mark 2:15-17
International Standard Version
15 Later, he was having dinner at Levi’s[a] house. Many tax collectors and sinners were also eating with Jesus and his disciples, because there were many who were following him. 16 When the scribes and the Pharisees saw him eating with sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples, “Why does he eat and drink[b] with tax collectors and sinners?”
17 When Jesus heard that, he told them, “Healthy people don’t need a physician, but sick ones do. I did not come to call righteous people, but sinners.”
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