Matthew 9:11

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 9

“And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?”Matthew 9:11

What Does Matthew 9:11 Mean?

Matthew 9:11 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 11 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (17)

These passages are connected to Matthew 9:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Luke 15:2“And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.”Matthew 11:19“The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.”Luke 19:7“And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.”Luke 5:30“But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?”Mark 2:16“And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?”Luke 15:1“Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.”1 Corinthians 5:9“I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:”Galatians 2:15“We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles,”Hebrews 5:2“Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.”Isaiah 65:5“Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.”James 3:1“My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.”Luke 7:34“The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!”Jeremiah 8:22“Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?”Matthew 16:1“The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.”2 John 1:10“If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:”Mark 9:14“And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.”Psalms 26:5“I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.”

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