Luke 15:1
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.”
ἐγγίζω
To draw near, to approach, to come close. Eggizo. The kingdom of heaven has come near. God draws near to those who draw near to Him. The distance closes from both sides.
τελώνης
tax collectors
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τελώνης
a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue
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εἰμί
Were
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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