Did Jesus have a sense of humor? What was the funniest thing he ever said?
the bible is a faith book, not an entertaining one
You might have to read something with just the right inflection in mind. Any time Jesus utters the phrase, "a sinner or a tax collector," I can picture Him winking and elbowing Matthew in the ribs. Because Matthew was a tax collector.
Notice that God seems to cut the Pharisee off after two verses -- as if to say -- "Enough of this, let Me hear what the publican is saying!"