ISB ~ Luke 5 v31

a physician:A familiar analogy used by Jewish and Hellenistic teachers. For Jesus, it explains his ministry of extending mercy to outcasts (CCC 1503). those who are sick: Jesus’ table-fellowship scandalized certain Jews, such as the Pharisees. Enjoying the company of those c

onsidered “unclean” implies that God opens the doors of mercy to everyone, pious and sinners alike (Mt 5:43-48; CCC 545, 588).