2 Or, Teacher.

3 Gr. strong.

4 That is, collectors or renters of Roman taxes: and so elsewhere.

5 Some ancient authorities read and the Pharisees.

6 Or, How is it that he eateth ... sinners?

7 Some ancient authorities omit and drinketh.

8 Or, the Pharisees and the scribes among them.

a Hos. 6:6.

§ 48. JESUS IN THREE PARABLES DEFENDS HIS DISCIPLES FOR FEASTINGa INSTEAD OF FASTING