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And there came also publicans to be baptized, and they said unto him, Teacher, what must we do? — read the full passage →

The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! And wisdom is justified by her works.

And if thy brother sin against thee, go, show him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. — read the full passage →

And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought: — read the full passage →

For if ye love them that love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing. — read the full passage →

Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received the half-shekel came to Peter, and said, Doth not your teacher pay the half-shekel? — read the full passage →

And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Teacher with the publicans and sinners?

And as Jesus passed by from thence, he saw a man, called Matthew, sitting at the place of toll: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

And all the people when they heard, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near unto him to hear him. — read the full passage →

And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphæus sitting at the place of toll, and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

And if he refuse to hear them, tell it unto the church: and if he refuse to hear the church also, let him be unto thee as the Gentile and the publican.

And it came to pass, as he sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples.

Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near unto him to hear him.

And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have wrongfully exacted aught of any man, I restore fourfold.

And Levi made him a great feast in his house: and there was a great multitude of publicans and of others that were sitting at meat with them.

The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold, a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!

And the Pharisees and their scribes murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with the publicans and sinners?

And after these things he went forth, and beheld a publican, named Levi, sitting at the place of toll, and said unto him, Follow me.

And he said unto them, Extort no more than that which is appointed you.

And it came to pass, that he was sitting at meat in his house, and many publicans and sinners sat down with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.

And behold, a man called by name Zacchæus; and he was a chief publican, and he was rich.

But the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote his breast, saying, God, be thou merciful to me a sinner.

And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with the sinners and publicans, said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?

For no word from God shall be void of power.

But go ye and learn what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.

And as Jesus passed by from thence, he saw a man, called Matthew, sitting at the place of toll: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. — read the full passage →

Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.

For the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost.

And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, He is gone in to lodge with a man that is a sinner.

And both the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

And after these things he went forth, and beheld a publican, named Levi, sitting at the place of toll, and said unto him, Follow me. — read the full passage →

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not? — read the full passage →

Which of the two did the will of his father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon. — read the full passage →

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, — read the full passage →

And he entered and was passing through Jericho.

And when Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.

And it came to pass, that he was sitting at meat in his house, and many publicans and sinners sat down with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him. — read the full passage →

And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. — read the full passage →

Which of the two did the will of his father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. — read the full passage →

And the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said unto him, Why hast thou not required of the Levites to bring in out of Judah and out of Jerusalem the tax of Moses the servant of Jehovah, and of the assembly of Israel, for the tent of the testimony?

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

And behold, a man called by name Zacchæus; and he was a chief publican, and he was rich. — read the full passage →

And he entered and was passing through Jericho. — read the full passage →

And Levi made him a great feast in his house: and there was a great multitude of publicans and of others that were sitting at meat with them. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, that he was sitting at meat in his house, and many publicans and sinners sat down with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him. — read the full passage →

And when he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was noised that he was in the house. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, as he sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples. — read the full passage →

and he opened his mouth and taught them, saying,

For I desire goodness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief:

And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought:

And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, as he sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples. — read the full passage →

For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass away from the law, till all things be accomplished.

Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, the singers, porters, Nethinim, or servants of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose tribute, custom, or toll, upon them.

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied.

We being Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles,

In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.

And Jesus said unto him, To-day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham. — read the full passage →

And Jesus said unto him, To-day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he entered into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. — read the full passage →

I am not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.

And after these things he went forth, and beheld a publican, named Levi, sitting at the place of toll, and said unto him, Follow me. — read the full passage →

And when they were come, they say unto him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but of a truth teachest the way of God: Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?

And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there who had his hand withered. — read the full passage →

And Jesus seeing their faith saith unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins are forgiven.

Then spake Jesus to the multitudes and to his disciples, — read the full passage →

and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.

And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Teacher with the publicans and sinners? — read the full passage →

And behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.

For if ye love them that love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? — read the full passage →

Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: — read the full passage →

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? — read the full passage →

After he had ended all his sayings in the ears of the people, he entered into Capernaum. — read the full passage →

Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.

Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphæus, and Thaddæus;

And he called unto him his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of disease and all manner of sickness. — read the full passage →

And he entered into a boat, and crossed over, and came into his own city. — read the full passage →

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Forasmuch therefore as ye trample upon the poor, and take exactions from him of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink the wine thereof.

Then shall stand up in his place one that shall cause an exactor to pass through the glory of the kingdom; but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; — read the full passage →

as newborn babes, long for the spiritual milk which is without guile, that ye may grow thereby unto salvation;

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing.

But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.

And he ran on before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.