Luke 5:27

And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 5:27

BSB

After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. "Follow Me," He told him,

AKJV

And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said to him, Follow me.

CPDV

And after these things, he went out, and he saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the customs office. And he said to him, "Follow me."

ERV

And after these things he went forth, and beheld a publican, named Levi, sitting at the place of toll, and said unto him, Follow me.

NHEB

After these things he went out, and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax office, and said to him, "Follow me."

SMT

And after these, he went out, and saw a publican, by name Levi, sitting by the custom-house; and he said to him, Follow me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 5:27

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Commentary for Luke 5:27

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

Overview of Luke 5:27

Summary

Jesus calls tax collector Levi to discipleship

Place

Place of taxation

Event

Jesus calls Levi as disciple

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD