Mark 2:15-17
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15 And as he sat at dinner[a] in Levi’s[b] house, many tax collectors and sinners were also sitting[c] with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. 16 When the scribes of[d] the Pharisees saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, they said to his disciples, “Why does he eat[e] with tax collectors and sinners?”(A) 17 When Jesus heard this, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician but those who are sick; I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.”(B)
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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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