15 While He was reclining at the table in Levi's house, many tax collectors and sinners were also guests[a] with Jesus and His disciples, because there were many who were following Him.
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When the scribes of the Pharisees[b] saw that He was eating with sinners and tax collectors, they asked His disciples, "Why does He eat[c] with tax collectors and sinners?"
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When Jesus heard this, He told them, "Those who are well don't need a doctor, but the sick [do need one]. I didn't come to call the righteous, but sinners."