Matthew 9:11 akjv — And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, Why eats your Master with publicans and sinners?

American King James Version

"And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, Why eats your Master with publicans and sinners? "

— Matthew 9:11, American King James Version

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Matthew 9 — Context

8

But when the multitudes saw it, they marveled, and glorified God, which had given such power to men. ¶

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And as Jesus passed forth from there, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he says to him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. ¶

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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.

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And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, Why eats your Master with publicans and sinners?

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But when Jesus heard that, he said to them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

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But go you and learn what that means, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. ¶

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Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but your disciples fast not?

Matthew 9:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 9:11 say?
Matthew 9:11 in the American King James Version reads: “And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, Why eats your Master with publicans and sinners? ”
Where is Matthew 9:11 in the Bible?
Matthew 9:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 11.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 9:11.
What translation should I read Matthew 9:11 in?
Matthew 9:11 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 Matthew 9:11?
Matthew 9:11 reads (AKJV): “And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, Why eats your Master 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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