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Matthew 9:10
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Matthew 9:10
New International Version
10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples.
Matthew 9:10
Amplified Bible
Matthew 9:10
Amplified Bible
10 Then as Jesus was reclining at the table in Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and [a]sinners [including non-observant Jews] came and ate with Him and His disciples.
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- Matthew 9:10 This description would include non-observant Jews, those who rejected Pharisaic ordinances and interpretations of the Law, as well as others who flaunted the rules of morality and civil law.
Matthew 9:10
New Living Translation
Matthew 9:10
New Living Translation
10 Later, Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners.
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Matthew 9:10-11
The Message
Matthew 9:10-11
The Message
10-11 Later when Jesus was eating supper at Matthew’s house with his close followers, a lot of disreputable characters came and joined them. When the Pharisees saw him keeping this kind of company, they had a fit, and lit into Jesus’ followers. “What kind of example is this from your Teacher, acting cozy with crooks and misfits?”
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Matthew 9:10
Contemporary English Version
Matthew 9:10
Contemporary English Version
10 (A) Later, Jesus and his disciples were having dinner at Matthew's house.[a] Many tax collectors and other sinners were also there.
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- 9.10 Matthew's house: Or “Jesus' house.”
Matthew 9:10-11
New International Version
Matthew 9:10-11
New International Version
10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples. 11 When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”(A)
Matthew 9:10-11
Amplified Bible
Matthew 9:10-11
Amplified Bible
10 Then as Jesus was reclining at the table in Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and [a]sinners [including non-observant Jews] came and ate with Him and His disciples. 11 When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Master eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
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- Matthew 9:10 This description would include non-observant Jews, those who rejected Pharisaic ordinances and interpretations of the Law, as well as others who flaunted the rules of morality and civil law.
Matthew 9:10-11
New Living Translation
Matthew 9:10-11
New Living Translation
10 Later, Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners. 11 But when the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with such scum?[a]”
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- 9:11 Greek with tax collectors and sinners?
Matthew 9:10-11
The Message
Matthew 9:10-11
The Message
10-11 Later when Jesus was eating supper at Matthew’s house with his close followers, a lot of disreputable characters came and joined them. When the Pharisees saw him keeping this kind of company, they had a fit, and lit into Jesus’ followers. “What kind of example is this from your Teacher, acting cozy with crooks and misfits?”
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Matthew 9:10-11
Contemporary English Version
Matthew 9:10-11
Contemporary English Version
10 (A) Later, Jesus and his disciples were having dinner at Matthew's house.[a] Many tax collectors and other sinners were also there. 11 Some Pharisees asked Jesus' disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and other sinners?”
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- 9.10 Matthew's house: Or “Jesus' house.”
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