It is possible that the meal at Levi’s house took place on a Pharisee day of fasting (Monday or Thursday). It is on that very day that Jesus (with his disciples) eats with sinners and tax collectors! Eating and drinking instead of fasting: this Jesus is not a good example in Israel!
18 Les disciples de Jean et les pharisiens jeûnaient. Ils vinrent dire à Jésus: Pourquoi les disciples de Jean et ceux des pharisiens jeûnent-ils, tandis que tes disciples ne jeûnent point?