Matthew 9:10

Weymouth NT

And while He was reclining at table, a large number of tax-gathers and notorious sinners were of the party with Jesus and His disciples.

Cross References

Matthew 9:11

The Pharisees noticed this, and they inquired of His disciples, »Why does your Teacher eat with the tax-gatherers and notorious sinners?«

Matthew 9:9

Passing on thence Jesus saw a man called Matthew sitting at the Toll Office, and said to him, »Follow me.« And he arose, and followed Him.

John 9:31

We know that God does not listen to bad people, but that if any one is a God-fearing man and obeys Him, to him He listens.