As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him.
While Jesus was having dinner at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him.Mark 2:15 NIV
Once again Jesus went out beside the lake. A large crowd came to him, and he began to teach them.Mark 2:13 NIV