Luke 5:27

“And after these things he went forth, etc.] After his discourse with the Scribes and Pharisees, and his healing of the man, sick with the palsy, he went forth from the city of Capernaum, to the sea side; not only for retirement and recreation, after the work of the day hitherto, but in order to meet with, and call one that was to be a disciple of his: and saw a publican named Levi who is said to be the son of Alphaeus, (<410214>Mark 2:14) and so it is said to be in Beza's ancient copy here; and who was also called Matthew, (see <400909>Matthew 9:9) sitting at the receipt of custom; at the place where custom was received, and toll taken, near the sea side, of such that went over. The Syriac…”

“See the notes at Matthew 9:9-13. Luke 5:29 Made him a great feast - This circumstance “Matthew,” or “Levi” as he is here called, has omitted in his own gospel. This fact shows how little inclined the evangelists are to say anything in favor of themselves or to praise themselves. True religion does not seek to commend itself, or to speak of what it does, even when it is done for the Son of God. It seeks retirement; it delights rather in the consciousness of doing well than in its being known; and it leaves its good deeds to be spoken of, if spoken of at all, by others. This is agreeable to the direction of Solomon Proverbs 27:2; “Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth.” This…”

“Mat 9:9; Mar 2:14. Luke 5:28”

“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 “Matthew (Levi)” Profile).”

“and saw: Mat 9:9-13, Mat 10:3, Matthew, Mar 2:13, Mar 2:14, Mar 3:18 Follow me: Luk 18:22; Mat 4:19-21, Mat 8:22, Mat 16:24; Joh 1:43, Joh 12:26, Joh 21:19-22 Luke 5:28”