Luke 15:2

And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

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Other Translations for Luke 15:2

BSB

So the Pharisees and scribes began to grumble: "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them."

AKJV

And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receives sinners, and eats with them.

CPDV

And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This one accepts sinners and eats with them."

ERV

And both the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

NHEB

The Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man welcomes sinners, and eats with them."

SMT

And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, That this receives the sinful, and eats together with them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 15:2

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Commentary for Luke 15:2

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

Overview of Luke 15:2

Summary

Religious leaders condemn association with outcasts

Event

Leaders murmur in disapproval

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD