Matthew 9:9-13

Matthew 9:9-13

[9] And as  Jesus  passed forth  from thence,  a man,  named  Matthew,  sitting  at  the receipt of custom:  and  he saith  unto him,  Follow  And  he arose,  and followed  him.  [10] And  it came to pass,  as Jesus  sat at meat  in  the house,  behold,  many  publicans  and  sinners  came  and sat down  with him  and  his  disciples.  [11] And  when the Pharisees  it, they said  unto his  disciples,  eateth  Master  with  publicans  and  sinners?  [12] But  heard  that, he said  They that be  whole  need  not  a physician,  but  they that are  sick.  [13] But  go ye  and learn  what  I will  have mercy,  and  not  sacrifice:  for  not  come  to call  the righteous,  but  sinners 

What does Matthew 9:9-13 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The main point of this pericope is Jesus" response to the Pharisees" criticism that Jesus and His disciples kept company with tax collectors and sinners.