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Luke 15:1
Then many of the Publicans, and people of a bad reputation gather'd about Jesus to hear him;
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Christian Standard Bible®
All the tax collectors and sinners were approaching to listen to him.
All the tax collectors and sinners were approaching to listen to him.
King James Version (1611)
Then drew neere vnto him all the Publicanes and sinners, for to heare him.
Then drew neere vnto him all the Publicanes and sinners, for to heare him.
King James Version
Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.
Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.
English Standard Version
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him.
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him.
New American Standard Bible
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near Jesus to listen to Him.
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near Jesus to listen to Him.
New Century Version
The tax collectors and sinners all came to listen to Jesus.
The tax collectors and sinners all came to listen to Jesus.
Amplified Bible
Now all the tax collectors and sinners [including non-observant Jews] were coming near Jesus to listen to Him.
Now all the tax collectors and sinners [including non-observant Jews] were coming near Jesus to listen to Him.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now all the tax collectors and the sinners were coming near Him to listen to Him.
Now all the tax collectors and the sinners were coming near Him to listen to Him.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now all the tax collectors and the sinners were coming near Him to listen to Him.
Now all the tax collectors and the sinners were coming near Him to listen to Him.
Berean Standard Bible
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus.
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus.
Contemporary English Version
Tax collectors and sinners were all crowding around to listen to Jesus.
Tax collectors and sinners were all crowding around to listen to Jesus.
Complete Jewish Bible
The tax-collectors and sinners kept gathering around to hear Yeshua,
The tax-collectors and sinners kept gathering around to hear Yeshua,
Darby Translation
And all the tax-gatherers and the sinners were coming near to him to hear him;
And all the tax-gatherers and the sinners were coming near to him to hear him;
Easy-to-Read Version
Many tax collectors and sinners came to listen to Jesus.
Many tax collectors and sinners came to listen to Jesus.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then resorted vnto him all the Publicanes and sinners, to heare him.
Then resorted vnto him all the Publicanes and sinners, to heare him.
George Lamsa Translation
THEN the publicans and sinners drew near to him to hear him.
THEN the publicans and sinners drew near to him to hear him.
Good News Translation
One day when many tax collectors and other outcasts came to listen to Jesus,
One day when many tax collectors and other outcasts came to listen to Jesus,
Lexham English Bible
Now all the tax collectors and the sinners were drawing near to hear him.
Now all the tax collectors and the sinners were drawing near to hear him.
Literal Translation
And all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to Him, to hear Him.
And all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to Him, to hear Him.
American Standard Version
Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near unto him to hear him.
Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near unto him to hear him.
Bible in Basic English
Now all the tax-farmers and sinners came near to give ear to him.
Now all the tax-farmers and sinners came near to give ear to him.
Hebrew Names Version
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.
International Standard Version
Now all the tax collectors and sinners kept coming to listen to Jesus.him">[fn]Matthew 9:10;">[xr]
Now all the tax collectors and sinners kept coming to listen to Jesus.him">[fn]Matthew 9:10;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
Then drew near to him the publicans and sinners to hear him.
Then drew near to him the publicans and sinners to hear him.
Murdock Translation
And publicans and sinners came to him, to hear him.
And publicans and sinners came to him, to hear him.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Then resorted vnto hym all the publicanes and sinners, for to heare hym.
Then resorted vnto hym all the publicanes and sinners, for to heare hym.
English Revised Version
Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near unto him for to hear him.
Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near unto him for to hear him.
World English Bible
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Then drew near to him all the publicans and sinners, to hear him.
Then drew near to him all the publicans and sinners, to hear him.
Weymouth's New Testament
Now the tax-gatherers and the notorious sinners were everywhere in the habit of coming close to Him to listen to Him;
Now the tax-gatherers and the notorious sinners were everywhere in the habit of coming close to Him to listen to Him;
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And pupplicans and synful men weren neiyynge to him, to here hym.
And pupplicans and synful men weren neiyynge to him, to here hym.
Update Bible Version
Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near to him to hear him.
Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near to him to hear him.
Webster's Bible Translation
Then drew near to him all the publicans and sinners to hear him.
Then drew near to him all the publicans and sinners to hear him.
New English Translation
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming to hear him.
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming to hear him.
New King James Version
Matthew 18:10-14">[xr] Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him.
Matthew 18:10-14">[xr] Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him.
New Living Translation
Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach.
Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach.
New Life Bible
All the tax-gatherers and sinners were coming to hear Jesus.
All the tax-gatherers and sinners were coming to hear Jesus.
New Revised Standard
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him.
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But all the tax-collectors and the sinners were, unto him, drawing near, to be hearkening unto him;
But all the tax-collectors and the sinners were, unto him, drawing near, to be hearkening unto him;
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now the publicans and sinners drew near unto him to hear him.
Now the publicans and sinners drew near unto him to hear him.
Revised Standard Version
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him.
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Then resorted vnto him all ye publicas and synners for to heare him.
Then resorted vnto him all ye publicas and synners for to heare him.
Young's Literal Translation
And all the tax-gatherers and the sinners were coming nigh to him, to hear him,
And all the tax-gatherers and the sinners were coming nigh to him, to hear him,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
There resorted vnto him all the publicans and synners, that they might heare him.
There resorted vnto him all the publicans and synners, that they might heare him.
THE MESSAGE
By this time a lot of men and women of doubtful reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not at all pleased. They growled, "He takes in sinners and eats meals with them, treating them like old friends." Their grumbling triggered this story.
By this time a lot of men and women of doubtful reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not at all pleased. They growled, "He takes in sinners and eats meals with them, treating them like old friends." Their grumbling triggered this story.
Simplified Cowboy Version
One day Jesus was talkin' to a bunch of tax collectors and outcasts.
One day Jesus was talkin' to a bunch of tax collectors and outcasts.
Contextual Overview
1 Then many of the Publicans, and people of a bad reputation gather'd about Jesus to hear him; 2 at which the Pharisees and Scribes murmured, saying, this man gives access to men of bad character, and eats with them. 3 but he propos'd to them this parable. 4 who of you that has an hundred sheep, will not, upon losing one, leave the ninety nine in the desart, to go after that which is lost, till he finds it? 5 and when he hath found it, joyfully lay it upon his shoulders? 6 and when he comes home, call his friends and neighbours together, and say to them, rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep, that was lost? 7 I tell you, that there shall likewise be greater joy in heaven for one sinner that repents, than for ninety nine just persons, that need no repentance. 8 or if a woman, that has ten pieces of money, should lose one of them, will she not light a lamp, sweep the house, and carefully search, till she find it? 9 and when 'tis found, will she not call her friends aud neighbours together, and say, rejoice with me, for I have found the piece, I had lost? 10 even so, I assure you, the angels in heaven rejoice, when any one sinner becomes a penitent.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Luke 5:29-32, Luke 7:29, Luke 13:30, Ezekiel 18:27, Matthew 9:10-13, Matthew 21:28-31, Romans 5:20, 1 Timothy 1:15
Reciprocal: Exodus 33:21 - place by Matthew 5:46 - publicans Matthew 9:9 - named Matthew 9:11 - Why Matthew 11:19 - a friend Matthew 18:17 - a publican Matthew 21:31 - the publicans Mark 2:15 - General Luke 3:12 - General Luke 5:30 - General Acts 2:38 - Repent James 1:19 - let 1 Peter 4:18 - the sinner
Cross-References
Matthew 8:26
and he answer'd, why are you afraid, o incredulous people? then he arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.
and he answer'd, why are you afraid, o incredulous people? then he arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.
Matthew 28:5
but the angel spoke to the woman, and said, don't be frighted, I know you are seeking Jesus, who was crucified.
but the angel spoke to the woman, and said, don't be frighted, I know you are seeking Jesus, who was crucified.
Luke 1:13
but the angel said to Zacharias, don't be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard: and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, whom you shall name John:
but the angel said to Zacharias, don't be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard: and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, whom you shall name John:
Luke 1:30
but the angel said to her, "Mary, be not afraid: for you are the object of divine favour.
but the angel said to her, "Mary, be not afraid: for you are the object of divine favour.
Luke 12:32
fear not, ye little flock, for it is your father's good pleasure to grant you the kingdom.
fear not, ye little flock, for it is your father's good pleasure to grant you the kingdom.
Acts 10:22
they answered, Cornelius the centurion, a man of probity and piety, one that has an universal good character among the Jews, was divinely admonish'd by an holy angel to send for you to his house, to hear what you had to say to him.
they answered, Cornelius the centurion, a man of probity and piety, one that has an universal good character among the Jews, was divinely admonish'd by an holy angel to send for you to his house, to hear what you had to say to him.
1 Corinthians 3:22
whether Paul or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come;
whether Paul or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come;
Hebrews 1:1
God who at sundry times, and in divers manners, spake in time past to the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his SON,
God who at sundry times, and in divers manners, spake in time past to the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his SON,
Revelation 1:17
as soon as I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead: but he laid his right hand upon me, and said, "Fear not; I am the first and the last:
as soon as I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead: but he laid his right hand upon me, and said, "Fear not; I am the first and the last:
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Then drew near to him,.... To "Jesus", as the Persic and Ethiopic versions express it: this was on the sabbath day, and either when he was in the Pharisee's house, where he was invited to dinner, Luke 14:1 or rather when he came out of it, when the multitude, who could not come near him whilst there, took the opportunity of gathering about him;
even all the publicans and sinners; whom the Pharisee would not admit into his house, it being contrary to their traditions to eat, and drink, and converse with persons of such an infamous character;
Luke 14:1- : Luke 14:1- : The word "all" is omitted in the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic versions; but the Arabic version has it, and the Greek copies; and signifies that there were a very large number of them, even all that were in that place, and in the adjacent cities and towns, that got together
for to hear him, or "from him", as the Arabic version; or "doctrine" from him, as the Persic version adds: these having heard much of him; and it may be, might be under some remorse of conscience on account of their vicious lives, came to hear him preach.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Publicans and sinners - See the notes at Matthew 9:10.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
CHAPTER XV.
Publicans and sinners draw near to hear our Lord, at which the
Pharisees are offended, 1, 2.
Christ vindicates his conduct in receiving them by the parable
of the lost sheep, 3-7.
The parable of the lost piece of money, 8-10;
and the affecting parable of the prodigal son, 11-32.
NOTES ON CHAP. XV.
Verse Luke 15:1. Publicans and sinners — τελωναι και αμαρτωλοι, tax-gatherers and heathens; persons who neither believed in Christ nor in Moses. Luke 7:36. Concerning the tax-gatherers, Matthew 5:46.
