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Matthew 9:11 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Matthew 9:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 9 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?”
Matthew 9:11 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 9:11
The Pharisees' question to the disciples—'Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?'—reveals their theological framework. They assume holiness requires separation from sinners to avoid contamination. Their question is accusatory, seeking to discredit Jesus before His followers. The Pharisees believed righteous people shouldn't associate with sinners except to condemn them. Jesus operates on opposite principle: righteousness seeks sinners to redeem them. The Pharisees' approach creates religious pride and exclusion. Jesus' approach demonstrates mercy and mission. This fundamental diffe...
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Cross-References for Matthew 9:11
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“and they say”
“saying”
“when they saw that he was eating with the sinners and tax collectors”
“Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.”
“I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:”
“because he himself is also surrounded with weakness.”
“they all murmured”
“Stand by yourself”
“and doesn't bring this teaching”