12 Immediately he got up, took the mat, and went out in front of everyone. As a result, they were all astounded(A) and gave glory(B) to God,(C) saying, “We have never seen anything like this!” (D)

The Call of Levi

13 Jesus(E) went out again beside the sea. The whole crowd was coming to him, and he was teaching(F) them. 14 Then, passing by, he saw Levi(G) the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office,(H) and he said to him, “Follow me,”(I) and he got up and followed(J) him.

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12 He got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of them all. This amazed everyone and they praised God,(A) saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”(B)

Jesus Calls Levi and Eats With Sinners(C)

13 Once again Jesus went out beside the lake. A large crowd came to him,(D) and he began to teach them. 14 As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,”(E) Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him.

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