Translations
Modern
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus.
Traditional
Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.
Literal
Now all the tax collectors and the sinners were drawing near to Him to hear Him.
Latin
Erant autem appropinquantes ei publicani, et peccatores ut audirent illum.
Original
Greek
English
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus.
Notes
People greatly disliked tax collectors because they worked for the hated Roman authorities. The tax collectors had a reputation for not being honest.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Love Luke, Gospel of Matthew (Person) Scribe Sin
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Enunciates the Parables of the Lost Sheep, of the Lost Piece of Silver, of the Prodigal Son Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in Galilee Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Publicans: Many of Attended the Preaching of Christ Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Humility of Christ: Exhibited in His: Associating with the Despised The Pharisees: Christ: Condemned By, for Associating with Sinners