Luke 5:27–32

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Καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too μετὰ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario ταῦτα this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it ἐξῆλθεν come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐθεάσατο see θεάομαι theáomai a prolonged form of a primary verb; to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by e τελώνην collector of taxes τελώνης telṓnēs from G5056 (τέλος) and G5608 (ὠνέομαι); a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue publican ὀνόματι name ὄνομα ónoma from a presumed derivative of the base of G1097 (γινώσκω) (compare G3685 (ὀνίνημι)); a name (literally or figuratively) Λευὶν Levi Λευΐς Leuḯs a form of G3017 (Λευΐ); Lewis (i.e. Levi), a Christian Levi καθήμενον sit κάθημαι káthēmai from G2596 (κατά); and (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside dwell ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τελώνιον tax collector's office τελώνιον telṓnion neuter of a presumed derivative of G5057 (τελώνης); a tax-gatherer's place of business receipt of custom , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Ἀκολούθει accompany ἀκολουθέω akolouthéō from G1 (Α) (as a particle of union) and (a road); properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, a μοι I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me .

After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him,

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too καταλιπὼν leave behind καταλείπω kataleípō from G2596 (κατά) and G3007 (λείπω); to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining forsake, lea ⸀ πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ἀναστὰς raise up ἀνίστημι anístēmi from G303 (ἀνά) and G2476 (ἵστημι); to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive) arise, lift up, rais ⸀ ἠκολούθει accompany ἀκολουθέω akolouthéō from G1 (Α) (as a particle of union) and (a road); properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, a αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

and Levi got up, left everything, and followed Him.

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Καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐποίησεν do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid δοχὴν reception δοχή dochḗ from G1209 (δέχομαι); a reception, i.e. convivial entertainment feast μεγάλην large μέγας mégas (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also G3176 (μέγιστος), G3187 (μείζων)); big (literally Λευὶς Levi Λευΐς Leuḯs a form of G3017 (Λευΐ); Lewis (i.e. Levi), a Christian Levi αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οἰκίᾳ household οἰκία oikía from G3624 (οἶκος); properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἦν was εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ὄχλος crowd ὄχλος óchlos from a derivative of G2192 (ἔχω) (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extensio ⸂ πολὺς much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi τελωνῶν collector of taxes τελώνης telṓnēs from G5056 (τέλος) and G5608 (ὠνέομαι); a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue publican καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἄλλων other ἄλλος állos a primary word; else, i.e. different (in many applications) more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise) οἳ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἦσαν were εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when μετʼ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive κατακείμενοι recline κατάκειμαι katákeimai from G2596 (κατά) and G2749 (κεῖμαι); to lie down, i.e. (by implication) be sick; specially, to recline at a meal keep, .

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.

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐγόγγυζον whisper γογγύζω gongýzō of uncertain derivation; to grumble murmur οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸂ Φαρισαῖοι Pharisee Φαρισαῖος Pharisaîos of Hebrew origin (compare H06567); a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary Pharisee καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, γραμματεῖς man of learning γραμματεύς grammateús from G1121 (γράμμα). a writer, i.e. (professionally) scribe or secretary scribe, town-clerk αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μαθητὰς disciple μαθητής mathētḗs from G3129 (μανθάνω); a learner, i.e. pupil disciple αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive λέγοντες say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Διὰ through διά diá a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) τί who τίς tís probably emphatic of G5100 (τὶς); an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) every m μετὰ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τελωνῶν collector of taxes τελώνης telṓnēs from G5056 (τέλος) and G5608 (ὠνέομαι); a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue publican καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἁμαρτωλῶν sinning ἁμαρτωλός hamartōlós from G264 (ἁμαρτάνω); sinful, i.e. a sinner sinful, sinner ἐσθίετε eat ἐσθίω esthíō strengthened for a primary (to eat); used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by G5315 (φάγω); to eat (usual καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πίνετε drink πίνω pínō a prolonged form of ; which (together with another form) ; occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses; to imbibe (lit ;

But the Pharisees and their scribes complained to Jesus’ disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἀποκριθεὶς answer ἀποκρίνομαι apokrínomai from G575 (ἀπό) and ; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H06030) to begin t ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid αὐτούς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no χρείαν need χρεία chreía from the base of G5530 (χράομαι) or G5534 (χρή); employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, req ἔχουσιν have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὑγιαίνοντες well ὑγιαίνω hygiaínō from G5199 (ὑγιής); to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine) be in ἰατροῦ physician ἰατρός iatrós from G2390 (ἰάομαι); a physician physician ἀλλὰ but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κακῶς badly κακῶς kakōs from G2556 (κακός); badly (physically or morally) amiss, diseased, evil, grievously, miserably, sick, sore ἔχοντες have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess ·

Jesus answered, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.

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οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἐλήλυθα come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m καλέσαι call καλέω kaléō akin to the base of G2753 (κελεύω); to call (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwi δικαίους just δίκαιος díkaios from G1349 (δίκη); equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively) just, meet ἀλλὰ but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve ἁμαρτωλοὺς sinning ἁμαρτωλός hamartōlós from G264 (ἁμαρτάνω); sinful, i.e. a sinner sinful, sinner εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( μετάνοιαν repentance μετάνοια metánoia from G3340 (μετανοέω); (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (anot .

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”