Luke 5:29

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“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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BSBPD

“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.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Levi made him a great feast in his house: and there was a great multitude of publicans and of others that were sitting at meat with them.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Levi made a great entertainment to him in his house, and there was a great multitude of tax-gatherers and others who were with them reclining (at meat),”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Luke 5:29 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Matthew 9:10Later, as Jesus was dining at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples.
  2. Mark 2:15While 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.
  3. Luke 15:1Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus.
  4. John 12:2So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him.
  5. 1 Corinthians 5:9I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people.
  6. 1 Corinthians 10:27If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat anything set before you without raising questions of conscience.

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