Luke 5:32
“I didn't come to call those who are living right to repentance—I came to call sinners.”
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
In Context
31“Healthy people don't need a doctor—but sick people do,” Jesus replied.
Cross References
Isaiah 57:15This is what the one who is high above all says, he who lives in eternity, whose name is holy: I live in a high and holy place, together with those who repent and who act humbly, restoring their spirits and encouraging them.
Mark 15:7One of the prisoners was a man called Barabbas who belonged to a group of rebels who had committed murder during an uprising.
Luke 4:18“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to announce good news to the destitute. He has sent me to proclaim that prisoners will be released, the blind will see, the oppressed will be freed,
Luke 15:10I tell you there is joy in the presence of God's angels over one sinner that repents.
Luke 19:10For the Son of man came to search for and save those who are lost.”
Acts 2:38“Repent!” Peter told them. “All of you must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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 →