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Sections for Luke 5
Lu 5:1-11 Miraculous Draught of Fishes--Call of Peter, James, and
Lu 5:12-16 Leper Healed.
Lu 5:17-26 Paralytic Healed.
Lu 5:27-32 Levi's Call and Feast.
Lu 5:33-39 Fasting.
Lu 5:27-32 Levi's Call and Feast.

Levi's Call and Feast.

This section is closely related to Matthew 9:9-13 and Mark 2:14, where similar events are recorded. Luke's use of "scribes" here suggests that he is writing for a Gentile audience.