Luke 15:1

Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 15:1

BSB

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus.

AKJV

Then drew near to him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

CPDV

Now tax collectors and sinners were drawing near to him, so that they might listen to him.

ERV

Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near unto him for to hear him.

NHEB

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.

SMT

And all publicans and sinful were drawing near him to hear him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 15:1

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Commentary for Luke 15:1

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 15:1

Summary

Disreputable people drawn to Jesus's message

Event

Sinners approach Jesus

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD