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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Contemporary English Version
Luke 15:1
Tax collectors and sinners were all crowding around to listen to Jesus.
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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.
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.
Mace New Testament (1729)
Then many of the Publicans, and people of a bad reputation gather'd about Jesus to hear him;
Then many of the Publicans, and people of a bad reputation gather'd about Jesus to hear 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 Tax collectors and sinners were all crowding around to listen to Jesus. 2 So the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law of Moses started grumbling, "This man is friendly with sinners. He even eats with them." 3 Then Jesus told them this story: 4 If any of you has a hundred sheep, and one of them gets lost, what will you do? Won't you leave the ninety-nine in the field and go look for the lost sheep until you find it? 5 And when you find it, you will be so glad that you will put it on your shoulder 6 and carry it home. Then you will call in your friends and neighbors and say, "Let's celebrate! I've found my lost sheep." 7 Jesus said, "In the same way there is more happiness in heaven because of one sinner who turns to God than over ninety-nine good people who don't need to." 8 Jesus told the people another story: What will a woman do if she has ten silver coins and loses one of them? Won't she light a lamp, sweep the floor, and look carefully until she finds it? 9 Then she will call in her friends and neighbors and say, "Let's celebrate! I've found the coin I lost." 10 Jesus said, "In the same way God's angels are happy when even one person turns to him."
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
Genesis 15:1
Later the Lord spoke to Abram in a vision, "Abram, don't be afraid! I will protect you and reward you greatly."
Later the Lord spoke to Abram in a vision, "Abram, don't be afraid! I will protect you and reward you greatly."
Genesis 15:2
But Abram answered, " Lord All-Powerful, you have given me everything I could ask for, except children. And when I die, Eliezer of Damascus will get all I own.
But Abram answered, " Lord All-Powerful, you have given me everything I could ask for, except children. And when I die, Eliezer of Damascus will get all I own.
Genesis 15:3
You have not given me any children, and this servant of mine will inherit everything."
You have not given me any children, and this servant of mine will inherit everything."
Genesis 15:4
The Lord replied, "No, he won't! You will have a son of your own, and everything you have will be his."
The Lord replied, "No, he won't! You will have a son of your own, and everything you have will be his."
Genesis 15:5
Then the Lord took Abram outside and said, "Look at the sky and see if you can count the stars. That's how many descendants you will have."
Then the Lord took Abram outside and said, "Look at the sky and see if you can count the stars. That's how many descendants you will have."
Genesis 15:6
Abram believed the Lord , and the Lord was pleased with him.
Abram believed the Lord , and the Lord was pleased with him.
Genesis 15:10
Abram obeyed the Lord . Then he cut the animals in half and laid the two halves of each animal opposite each other on the ground. But he did not cut the doves and pigeons in half.
Abram obeyed the Lord . Then he cut the animals in half and laid the two halves of each animal opposite each other on the ground. But he did not cut the doves and pigeons in half.
Genesis 15:16
Four generations later, your descendants will return here and take this land, because only then will the people who live here be so sinful that they deserve to be punished.
Four generations later, your descendants will return here and take this land, because only then will the people who live here be so sinful that they deserve to be punished.
Genesis 15:17
Sometime after sunset, when it was very dark, a smoking cooking pot and a flaming fire went between the two halves of each animal.
Sometime after sunset, when it was very dark, a smoking cooking pot and a flaming fire went between the two halves of each animal.
Genesis 21:17
When God heard the boy crying, the angel of God called out to Hagar from heaven and said, "Hagar, why are you worried? Don't be afraid. I have heard your son crying.
When God heard the boy crying, the angel of God called out to Hagar from heaven and said, "Hagar, why are you worried? Don't be afraid. I have heard your son crying.
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 — ÏελÏναι και αμαÏÏÏλοι, tax-gatherers and heathens; persons who neither believed in Christ nor in Moses. Luke 7:36. Concerning the tax-gatherers, Matthew 5:46.
