Luke 15:1

Now all the tax collectors ¹  and sinners were coming ²  to hear him.

biblegateway Luk 15:1

Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering round to hear him.

biblegateway Luk 15:1

Now all the tax collectors and the sinners were coming near Him to listen to Him.

biblegateway Luk 15:1

Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach.

biblegateway Luk 15:1

By this time a lot of men and women of doubtful reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently.

SABDAweb Luk 15:1

Now all the tax-farmers and sinners came near to give ear to him.

bibleoremus Luk 15:1

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him.

biblegateway Luk 15:1

Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him.

biblegateway Luk 15:1

Now all the tax collectors ¹  and sinners were coming ²  to hear him.

¹ sn See the note on tax collectors in 3:12.

² tn Grk “were drawing near.”