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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 ἐξῆλθεν come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge πάλιν again πάλιν pálin probably from the same as G3823 (πάλη) (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) παρὰ from παρά pará a primary preposition; properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative c τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θάλασσαν lake θάλασσα thálassa probably prolonged from G251 (ἅλς); the sea (genitive case or specially) sea · καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πᾶς all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὄχλος crowd ὄχλος óchlos from a derivative of G2192 (ἔχω) (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extensio ἤρχετο 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 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 αὐτόν 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 ἐδίδασκεν teach διδάσκω didáskō a prolonged (causative) form of a primary verb (to learn); to teach (in the same broad application) teach 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 .
Once again Jesus went out beside the sea. All the people came to Him, and He taught them there.
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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 παράγων depart παράγω parágō from G3844 (παρά) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead near, i.e. (reflexively or intransitively) to go along or away depart, pass (aw εἶδεν see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by Λευὶν Levi Λευΐς Leuḯs a form of G3017 (Λευΐ); Lewis (i.e. Levi), a Christian Levi τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἁλφαίου Alphaeus Ἀλφαῖος Alphaîos of Hebrew origin (compare H02501); Alphæus, an Israelite Alpheus 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 λέγει 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 . καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἀναστὰς raise up ἀνίστημι anístēmi from G303 (ἀνά) and G2476 (ἵστημι); to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive) arise, lift up, rais ἠκολούθησεν 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 .
As He was walking along, He saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Levi got up 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 ⸀ γίνεται come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i κατακεῖσθαι 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, αὐτὸν 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 πολλοὶ much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi τελῶναι 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 ἁμαρτωλοὶ sinning ἁμαρτωλός hamartōlós from G264 (ἁμαρτάνω); sinful, i.e. a sinner sinful, sinner συνανέκειντο recline at table with συνανάκειμαι synanákeimai from G4862 (σύν) and G345 (ἀνακεῖμαι); to recline in company with (at a meal) sit (down, at the table, together) with (a τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰησοῦ Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μαθηταῖς 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 , ἦσαν were εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par πολλοὶ much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀ ἠκολούθουν 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 .
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.
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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 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 ⸂ τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Φαρισαίων Pharisee Φαρισαῖος Pharisaîos of Hebrew origin (compare H06567); a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary Pharisee ⸀ ἰδόντες see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by ⸂ ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that ἐσθίει eat ἐσθίω esthíō strengthened for a primary (to eat); used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by G5315 (φάγω); to eat (usual 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, ⸂ ἁμαρτωλῶν sinning ἁμαρτωλός hamartōlós from G264 (ἁμαρτάνω); sinful, i.e. a sinner sinful, sinner καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τελωνῶν collector of taxes τελώνης telṓnēs from G5056 (τέλος) and G5608 (ὠνέομαι); a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue publican ἔλεγον say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μαθηταῖς 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 · ⸀ Ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that 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 ⸀ ἐσθίει eat ἐσθίω esthíō strengthened for a primary (to eat); used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by G5315 (φάγω); to eat (usual
When the scribes who were Pharisees saw Jesus eating with these people, they asked His disciples, “Why does He eat 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 ἀκούσας hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be 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 λέγει say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ⸀ ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that 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, ἰσχύοντες strong ἰσχύω ischýō from G2479 (ἰσχύς); to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively) be able, avail, can do(-not), could, be good ἰατροῦ physician ἰατρός iatrós from G2390 (ἰάομαι); a physician physician ἀλλʼ 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 · 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 ἦλθον 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 ⸀ ἁμαρτωλούς sinning ἁμαρτωλός hamartōlós from G264 (ἁμαρτάνω); sinful, i.e. a sinner sinful, sinner
On hearing this, Jesus told them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”