Matthew 9:7-12 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

7. The man got up and went home.

8. When the crowds saw this, they were afraid and praised God for giving such authority to people.

9. As Jesus was leaving, he saw a tax collector named Matthew sitting at the place for paying taxes. Jesus said to him, “Come with me.” Matthew got up and went with him.

10. Later, Jesus and his disciples were having dinner at Matthew's house. Many tax collectors and other sinners were also there.

11. Some Pharisees asked Jesus' disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and other sinners?”

12. Jesus heard them and answered, “Healthy people don't need a doctor, but sick people do.

Matthew 9