Matthew 9:10

Later, as Jesus was dining at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples.

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — The narrative places Jesus reclining at a meal in Matthew’s house immediately after calling the tax collector to follow Him, with many tax collectors and sinners present alongside the disciples.

The words — ἀνακειμένῳ (anakeimenō) denotes the act of reclining at a banquet, while οἰκίᾳ (oikia) specifies the private residence where the meal occurs.

The thread — This scene parallels the parallel accounts in Luke 5:29 and Mark 2:15, which record Levi hosting a banquet for Jesus attended by a large crowd of tax collectors and others.

Why it lands — The text records Jesus sharing ordinary meals with socially and religiously marginalized individuals, establishing a pattern of association that precedes the Pharisees’ direct challenge in the following verse.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.

Cross-references

Luke 5:29 Then Levi hosted a great banquet for Jesus at his house. A large crowd of tax collectors was there, along with others who were eating with them.
Mark 2:15 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.
1 Timothy 1:13 I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.
Matthew 5:46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same?
John 9:31 We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.

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