And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.
What does Mark 2:15 mean?
Matthew was not a good character, or else, being a Jew, he would never have been a publican, that is, a tax-gatherer for the Romans. However, Christ called this publican to follow him.
Key themes
FaithSuffering and trialsDiscipleshipThe cross
Read with
Keep this verse inside Mark 2:14-16 and alongside a few nearby related passages.