Matthew 9:10

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples.

Cross References

Matthew 9:11

When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

Matthew 9:9

As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him.

John 9:31

We know that God does not listen to sinners, but he does listen to one who worships him and obeys his will.