Mark 2:13 net — The Call of Levi; Eating with Sinners Jesus went out again by the sea. The whole crowd came to him, and he taught them.

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"The Call of Levi; Eating with Sinners Jesus went out again by the sea. The whole crowd came to him, and he taught them."

— Mark 2:13, NET Bible

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Mark 2 — Context

10

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,”– he said to the paralytic–

11

“I tell you, stand up, take your stretcher, and go home.”

12

And immediately the man stood up, took his stretcher, and went out in front of them all. They were all amazed and glorified God, saying,“We have never seen anything like this!”

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The Call of Levi; Eating with Sinners Jesus went out again by the sea. The whole crowd came to him, and he taught them.

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As he went along, he saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, sitting at the tax booth.“Follow me,” he said to him. And he got up and followed him.

15

As Jesus was having a meal in Levi’s home, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many who followed him.

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When the experts in the law and the Pharisees saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, they said to his disciples,“Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

Mark 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 2:13 say?
Mark 2:13 in the NET Bible reads: “The Call of Levi; Eating with Sinners Jesus went out again by the sea. The whole crowd came to him, and he taught them.”
Where is Mark 2:13 in the Bible?
Mark 2:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 2, verse 13.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 2:13.
What translation should I read Mark 2:13 in?
Mark 2:13 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 Mark 2:13?
Mark 2:13 reads (NET): “The Call of Levi; Eating with Sinners Jesus went out again by the sea. The whole crowd came to him, and he taught them.” 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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