Mark 2:16. See on Matthew 9:11. Both Mark and Luke, in different forms, say that these scribes were of the Pharisees, i.e., of that party.

When they saw that he eateth. It is probable that they came, not as guests, but toward the close of the feast, so that they may or may not have actually witnessed this as lookers on. Luke (Luke 5:30) represents the objection as made against the disciples. Their criticism probably included both the master and His followers. The correct form: He eateth ……sinners! points to an exclamation of surprise, which may have preceded the hostile question. On Mark 2:17, see on Matthew 9:12.

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