10. Later Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house. Many tax collectors and sinners came to eat with Jesus and his disciples.
11. The Pharisees saw this and asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
12. When Jesus heard that, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor; those who are sick do.
13. Learn what this means: ‘I want mercy, not sacrifices.’ I’ve come to call sinners, not people who think they have God’s approval.”
14. Then John’s disciples came to Jesus. They said, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often but your disciples never do?”
15. Jesus replied, “Can wedding guests be sad while the groom is still with them? The time will come when the groom will be taken away from them. Then they will fast.