Luke 5:30 kjva — But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinn…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?"

— Luke 5:30, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 5 — Context

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 said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.

32

I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

33

And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?

Luke 5:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 5:30 say?
Luke 5:30 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?”
Where is Luke 5:30 in the Bible?
Luke 5:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 5, verse 30.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 5:30.
What translation should I read Luke 5:30 in?
Luke 5:30 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 5:30?
Luke 5:30 reads (KJVA): “But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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