While Jesus was having a meal in Matthew's house, many tax collectors and other outcasts came and joined Jesus and his disciples at the table.
We know that God does not listen to sinners; he does listen to people who respect him and do what he wants them to do.
Jesus left that place, and as he walked along, he saw a tax collector, named Matthew, sitting in his office. He said to him, “Follow me.” Matthew got up and followed him.
Some Pharisees saw this and asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with such people?”