Matthew 9:9-13 - Matthew Called To Follow Jesus
9 Jesus moved on. He then saw Matthew seated at his work collecting taxes. He said to him: Follow me. He rose and followed him.
10 Jesus was a dinner guest at Matthew's house. Many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. 11 When the Pharisees saw it, they asked his disciples: Why does your Teacher eat with the tax collectors and sinners?
12 When he heard it, he said: People who are well do not have need of a physician. The sick do. 13 You should learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice'; for I came, not to call the righteous, but sinners.