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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
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Luke 15:1
The tax collectors and sinners all came 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.
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
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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 The tax collectors and sinners all came to listen to Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to complain: "Look, this man welcomes sinners and even eats with them." 3 Then Jesus told them this story: 4 "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep but loses one of them. Then he will leave the other ninety-nine sheep in the open field and go out and look for the lost sheep until he finds it. 5 And when he finds it, he happily puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. He calls to his friends and neighbors and says, ‘Be happy with me because I found my lost sheep.' 7 In the same way, I tell you there is more joy in heaven over one sinner who changes his heart and life, than over ninety-nine good people who don't need to change. 8 "Suppose a woman has ten silver coins, but loses one. She will light a lamp, sweep the house, and look carefully for the coin until she finds it. 9 And when she finds it, she will call her friends and neighbors and say, ‘Be happy with me because I have found the coin that I lost.' 10 In the same way, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God when one sinner changes his heart and life."
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
After these things happened, the Lord spoke his word to Abram in a vision: "Abram, don't be afraid. I will defend you, and I will give you a great reward."
After these things happened, the Lord spoke his word to Abram in a vision: "Abram, don't be afraid. I will defend you, and I will give you a great reward."
Genesis 15:2
But Abram said, "Lord God , what can you give me? I have no son, so my slave Eliezer from Damascus will get everything I own after I die."
But Abram said, "Lord God , what can you give me? I have no son, so my slave Eliezer from Damascus will get everything I own after I die."
Genesis 15:3
Abram said, "Look, you have given me no son, so a slave born in my house will inherit everything I have."
Abram said, "Look, you have given me no son, so a slave born in my house will inherit everything I have."
Genesis 15:4
Then the Lord spoke his word to Abram: "He will not be the one to inherit what you have. You will have a son of your own who will inherit what you have."
Then the Lord spoke his word to Abram: "He will not be the one to inherit what you have. You will have a son of your own who will inherit what you have."
Genesis 15:5
Then God led Abram outside and said, "Look at the sky. There are so many stars you cannot count them. Your descendants also will be too many to count."
Then God led Abram outside and said, "Look at the sky. There are so many stars you cannot count them. Your descendants also will be too many to count."
Genesis 15:6
Abram believed the Lord . And the Lord accepted Abram's faith, and that faith made him right with God.
Abram believed the Lord . And the Lord accepted Abram's faith, and that faith made him right with God.
Genesis 15:10
Abram brought them all to God. Then Abram killed the animals and cut each of them into two pieces, laying each half opposite the other half. But he did not cut the birds in half.
Abram brought them all to God. Then Abram killed the animals and cut each of them into two pieces, laying each half opposite the other half. But he did not cut the birds in half.
Genesis 15:14
But I will punish the nation where they are slaves. Then your descendants will leave that land, taking great wealth with them.
But I will punish the nation where they are slaves. Then your descendants will leave that land, taking great wealth with them.
Genesis 15:16
After your great-great-grandchildren are born, your people will come to this land again. It will take that long, because I am not yet going to punish the Amorites for their evil behavior."
After your great-great-grandchildren are born, your people will come to this land again. It will take that long, because I am not yet going to punish the Amorites for their evil behavior."
Genesis 15:17
After the sun went down, it was very dark. Suddenly a smoking firepot and a blazing torch passed between the halves of the dead animals.
After the sun went down, it was very dark. Suddenly a smoking firepot and a blazing torch passed between the halves of the dead animals.
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.
