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Matthew 9:9-13 (GN)

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⁹ Jesus left that place, and as he walked along, he saw a tax collector, named Matthew, sitting in his office. He said to him, "Follow me." Matthew got up and followed him. ¹⁰ While Jesus was having a meal in Matthew's house, many tax collectors and other outcasts came and joined Jesus and his disciples at the table. ¹¹ Some Pharisees saw this and asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with such people?" ¹² Jesus heard them and answered, "People who are well do not need a doctor, but only those who are sick. ¹³ Go and find out what is meant by the scripture that says: 'It is kindness that I want, not animal sacrifices.' I have not come to call respectable people, but outcasts."

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 9) Was the apostle's name Levi or Matthew? Follow me, he told him, and Matthew got up

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 10) Jesus is God (part III) (2011-03-06)
(v. 11) Jesus is God (part III) (2011-03-06)
(v. 12) Contagious Christian - Barriers to Relationships (part II) (2010-10-31)
(v. 12) Jesus is God (part III) (2011-03-06)
(v. 13) Contagious Christian - Barriers to Relationships (part II) (2010-10-31)
(v. 13) Mission - Fishers of Men (2010-11-25)
(v. 13) Jesus is God (part III) (2011-03-06)
(v. 13) Mind of Christ - Heavenly Mission (part I) (2011-07-06)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 9) Devotional: Bible Study (2008-12-12)
(v. 10) Devotional: Bible Study (2008-12-12)
(v. 11) Devotional: Bible Study (2008-12-12)
(v. 12) Devotional: Bible Study (2008-12-12)
(v. 13) Devotional: Bible Study (2008-12-12)

Definition(s):
Pharisees (Fehr-iss-ees): set apart
Matthew (Math-yew):