American Standard Version of 1901
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And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.
And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphæus sitting at the place of toll, and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
And it came to pass, that he was sitting at meat in his house, and many {That is, collectors or renters of Roman taxes.}publicans and sinners sat down with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.
And the scribes {Some ancient authorities read and the Pharisees.}of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with the sinners and {That is, collectors or renters of Roman taxes.}publicans, said unto his disciples, {Or, He eateth…sinners.}How is it that he eateth {Some ancient authorities omit and drinketh.}and drinketh with {That is, collectors or renters of Roman taxes.}publicans and sinners?
And when Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are {Greek: strong.}whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.
how I shrank not from declaring unto you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly, and from house to house,
My doctrine shall drop as the rain;My speech shall distil as the dew,As the small rain upon the tender grass,And as the showers upon the herb.
It is the spirit that giveth life; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I have spoken unto you are spirit, and are life.
all things therefore whatsoever they bid you, these do and observe: but do not ye after their works; for they say, and do not.
Yea, they bind heavy burdens {Many ancient authorities omit and grievous to be bourne.}and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their finger.
He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy;His righteousness endureth for ever:His horn shall be exalted with honor.