Matthew 9:11 web — When the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"

World English Bible

"When the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?""

— Matthew 9:11, World English Bible

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Matthew 9 — Context

8

But when the multitudes saw it, they marveled and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

9

As Jesus passed by from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him, "Follow me." He got up and followed him.

10

It happened as he sat in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples.

11

When the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"

12

When Jesus heard it, he said to them, "Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.

13

But you go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

14

Then John's disciples came to him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don't fast?"

Matthew 9:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 9:11 say?
Matthew 9:11 in the World English Bible reads: “When the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors 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 (WEB): “When the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors 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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