And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.
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Gill's Exposition
And when the Scribes and Pharisees saw him eat,.... They were offended at his eating and drinking, though it was in moderation; because he did not fast as they, and their disciples did; and…
Barnes' Notes
Sat at meat in the house - The words “at meat” are not in the original. The phrase means “as he reclined at his meal,” or “as he was eating.” This feast was made by Matthew in honor of the Saviour.…
Here is,
I. Christ preaching by the sea-side (Mar 2:13), whither he went for room, because he found, upon second trial, no house or street large enough to contain his auditory; but upon the strand…
Cambridge Bible
sat at meat It is St Luke who tells us that St Matthew made, "great feast" in honour of his new Master (Luk 5:29), and to it, perhaps by way of farewell, he invited many of his old associates. This…
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