Luke 5:29
And Levi made him a great feast in his own house; and there was a great company of publicans, and of others, that were at table with them.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
28And leaving all things, he rose up and followed him.
Cross References
Mark 2:15And it came to pass, that as he sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat down together with Jesus and his disciples. For they were many, who also followed him.
John 12:2And they made him a supper there: and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that were at table with him.
1 Corinthians 10:27If any of them that believe not, invite you, and you will be willing to go; eat of any thing that is set before you, asking no question for conscience' sake.
Matthew Henry on Luke 5:28-39
The Call of Matthew; Watchfulness Inculcated. 27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them. 30 But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? 31 And Jesus answering… Read the whole commentary →