Later on Levi was sitting at table in his house, and together with Jesus and his disciples a number of tax-gatherers and sinners were guests, for there were many of them who used to follow him.

With many such illustrations Jesus used to tell his message to people as far as they were able to receive it;

and to them it was his practice never to speak except in parables. But he used to explain everything in private to his disciples.

salt is excellent, but if the salt has lost its savor, what will you use to restore its saltness? Then have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."

Now every evening he used to go outside the city;

women who used to follow him when he was in Galilee, and minister to him; and many other women who had come up to Jerusalem with him.