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15 While he was reclining at the table in Levi’s house, many tax collectors(A) and sinners(B) were eating[a] with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many who were following him. 16 When the scribes(C) who were Pharisees[b](D) saw that he was eating(E) with sinners(F) and tax collectors,(G) they asked his disciples, ‘Why does he eat[c] with tax collectors and sinners? ’

17 When Jesus heard this, he told them, ‘It is not those who are well who need(H) a doctor,(I) but those who are ill.(J) I didn’t come to call the righteous,(K) but sinners.’(L)

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  1. 2:15 Lit reclining together
  2. 2:16 Other mss read scribes and Pharisees
  3. 2:16 Other mss add and drink