Luke 5:32
I have not come to call the religious, but the outcast, to repent.”
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
In Context
31In answer Jesus said, “It is not those who are well who need a doctor, but those who are ill.
Cross References
Mark 15:7A man called Barabbas was in prison, with the rioters who had committed murder during a riot.
Luke 4:18‘The Spirit of the Lord is on me, for he has consecrated me to bring good news to the poor, he has sent me to proclaim release to captives and restoration of sight to the blind, to set the oppressed at liberty,
Luke 15:10So, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of God’s angels over one outcast who repents.”
Luke 19:10The Son of Man has come to search for those who are lost and to save them.”
Acts 2:38“Repent,” answered Peter, “and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and then 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 →