Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Matthew 9:11 in English Standard Version "And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”" Mt 9:10 And as Jesus reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. Lu 15:2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.”