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Mark 2:16

Mark 2:16
And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

When Jesus heard it, he saith to them,.... Christ either overheard what they said to his disciples, or he heard it from…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Sinners - By ἁμαρτωλοι, the Gentiles or heathens are generally to be understood in the Gospels, for this was a term the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 2:13-17

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I. Christ preaching by the sea-side (Mar 2:13), whither he went for room, because he found, upon second trial,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

they said unto his disciples Overawed by the miracles He had wrought and the overthrow they had lately experienced at…