Luk 5:27-29 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Luke 5:27-32: 5:27-32 The call of Levi led to Jesus’ second conflict with the religious leaders, and it introduced the idea that Jesus had come to save sinners. 5:27 tax collector: See study note on 3:12. • Levi’s tax collector’s booth was probably a toll booth for goods in transit. • Levi was also called Matthew (Matt 9:9 ; see profile for Matthew (Levi) at end of chapter).

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‏ Luke 5:27-29

Summary for Luke 5:27-32: 5:27-32 ^a The call of Levi led to Jesus’ second conflict with the religious leaders, and it introduced the idea that Jesus had come to save sinners. 5:27 ^b tax collector: See study note on 3:12.

• Levi’s tax collector’s booth was probably a toll booth for goods in transit.

• Levi was also called Matthew (Matt 9:9 ^c; see profile for Matthew (Levi) at end of chapter).
5:29 ^d with Jesus as the guest of honor: Matthew introduced Jesus to his friends and colleagues to honor Jesus for calling him as a disciple. It was common in the ancient world to repay honor with honor.