] Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

-32] Later, Levi held a banquet in his home with Jesus as the guest of honor. Many of Levi's fellow tax collectors and other guests also ate with them. [30] But the Pharisees and their teachers of religious law complained bitterly to Jesus' disciples, "Why do you eat and drink with such scum?" [31] Jesus answered them, "Healthy people don't need a doctor--sick people do. [32] I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent."

-23] Jesus replied with this story: "A man prepared a great feast and sent out many invitations. [17] When the banquet was ready, he sent his servant to tell the guests, 'Come, the banquet is ready.' [18] But they all began making excuses. One said, 'I have just bought a field and must inspect it. Please excuse me.' [19] Another said, 'I have just bought five pairs of oxen, and I want to try them out. Please excuse me.' [20] Another said, 'I now have a wife, so I can't come.' [21] "The servant returned and told his master what they had said. His master was furious and said, 'Go quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and invite the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.' [22] After the servant had done this, he reported, 'There is still room for more.' [23] So his master said, 'Go out into the country lanes and behind the hedges and urge anyone you find to come, so that the house will be full.

] This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

] Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.