Matthew 9:9-13

9When Jesus was leaving that place, he saw a man sitting in a tax office. The man’s name was Matthew. Jesus said to him, “Follow me!” So Matthew got up and followed him.

10Later Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house. Many tax collectors and sinners came to eat with Jesus and his disciples.

11The Pharisees saw this and asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

12When Jesus heard that, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor; those who are sick do.

13Learn what this means: ‘I want mercy, not sacrifices.’ I’ve come to call sinners, not people who think they have God’s approval.”