And after these things he went forth,.... 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, Mr 2:14 and so it is said to be in Beza's ancient copy here; and who was also called Matthew, see Mt 9:9sitting at the receipt of custom; at the place where custom was received, and toll taken, near the sea side, of such that went over.
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Luke 5:27
Luke 5:27
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