The collectors of the public taxes Lu 5:27
Suspected of extortion Lu 3:13
Often guilty of extortion Lu 19:8
Chiefs of, were very rich Lu 19:2
THE JEWS
Despised Lu 18:11
Classed with the most infamous characters Mt 11:19; 21:32
Despised our Lord for associating with Mt 9:11; 11:19
Often kind to their friends Mt 5:46,47
Often hospitable Lu 5:29; 19:6
MANY OF
Believed the preaching of John Mt 21:32
Received John's baptism Lu 3:12; 7:29
Attended the preaching of Christ Mr 2:15; Lu 15:1
Embraced the gospel Mt 21:31
Matthew the apostle was of Mt 10:3