Matthew 9:11
“And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?”

What does Matthew 9:11 mean?
Matthew 9:11 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?" This verse is part of a larger passage in the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus is criticized by the Pharisees for…
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In Matthew 9:11, we encounter a pivotal moment in the ministry of Jesus: "And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?" This verse opens a window into the contrasting attitudes of the religious elite and Jesus…
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O Heavenly Father, In the quiet moments of this day, I come before You with a heart yearning for Your presence and guidance. I am reminded of the words found in Matthew 9:11, "And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and…
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