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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“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)“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“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“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 DomainOther passages that echo Luke 5:29 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 9:10Later, as Jesus was dining at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples.
- 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.
- Luke 15:1Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus.
- John 12:2So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him.
- 1 Corinthians 5:9I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people.
- 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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