Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, I have come to call not the righteous but sinners, for Sunday, June 11, 2023,
Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, I have come to call not the righteous but sinners, for Sunday June 11, 2023 The Calling of Matthew NRSV Translation 9 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, ‘ Follow me .’ And he got up and followed him. 10 And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax-collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples. 11 When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, ‘ Why does your teacher eat with tax-collectors and sinners? ’ 12 But when he heard this, he said, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. 13 Go and learn what this means , “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners .’ *************** The Gospel for Hearers translation 9 When Jesus went on a bit further, he saw a man sitting in the tax-office, Matthew by name, and he said to him, " Follow me ." Getting up, he followed him. 10 An