THE CALLING OF MATTHEW

9 As Jesus went on from thee,

He saw a man named Matthew

Sitting at the Tax Collector's Booth.

'FOLLOW ME,' He told him,

And Matthew got up and followed Him.

10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew's house,

Many Tax Collectors and 'Sinners'

Came and ate with Him and His disciples.

'Why does your Teacher eat

With tax collectors and 'Sinners'?

12 On hearing this, Jesus said,

'IT IS NOT THE HEALTHY WHO NEED A DOCTOR,

BUT THE SICK.

13 BUT GO AND LEARN WHAT THIS MEANS;

'I DESIRE MERCY, NOT SACRIFICE.'

FOR I HAVE NOT COME TO CALL THE RIGHTEOUS,

BUT SINNERS.'

(Matthew 9:9-13)