These events occur at the house of Matthew the tax collector.

## the house ##

This is probably Matthew's house (see UDB), but it could also be Jesus' house ("dined with Jesus and his disciples"). Specify only if needed to avoid confusion.

## behold ##

The word "behold" alerts us to these new people in the story. Your language may have a way of doing this. English uses "There was a man who was…”

## When the Pharisees saw it  ##

"When the Pharisees saw that Jesus was eating with the tax collectors and sinful people"