And now that the Son of Man has come, eating and drinking, you are saying 'Here is a glutton and a wine-drinker, a friend of tax- gatherers and outcasts.'

God must prove true, though every man prove a liar! As Scripture says of God-'That thou mayest be pronounced righteous in what thou sayest, and gain thy cause when men would judge thee.'

And that the Gentiles also may praise God for his mercy. As Scripture says--'Therefore will I make acknowledgment to thee among the Gentiles and sing in honor of thy Name.'

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For here is my son who was dead, and is alive again, was lost, and is found.' So they began making merry.

You yourselves were once dead because of your offenses and sins.

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The Son of Man has come to 'search for those who are lost' and to save them."

And they praised God on my account.