Thematic Bible: The Publicans
Thematic Bible
the Publicans » The jews » Classed with the most infamous characters
the Publicans » The jews » Despised our lord for associating with
When the Pharisees saw this, they said to His disciples, “Why is your Teacher eating with the tax collectors and sinners?”
the Publicans » Many of » Attended the preaching of Christ
And it *happened that He was reclining at the table in his house, and many tax collectors and sinners were dining with Jesus and His disciples; for there were many of them, and they were following Him.
Now all the tax collectors and the sinners were coming near Him to listen to Him.
the Publicans » Many of » Received john's baptism
And some tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?”
When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they acknowledged God’s justice, having been baptized with the baptism of John.
the Publicans » Often hospitable
And he hurried and came down and received Him gladly.
And Levi gave a big reception for Him in his house; and there was a great crowd of tax collectors and other people who were reclining at the table with them.
the Publicans » Often kind to their friends
"For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? "If you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?
the Publicans » Many of » Believed the preaching of john
the Publicans » Many of » Embraced the gospel
the Publicans » Matthew the apostle was of
the Publicans » The jews » Despised
the Publicans » The collectors of the public taxes
the Publicans » Chiefs of, were very rich
And there was a man called by the name of Zaccheus; he was a chief tax collector and he was rich.
the Publicans » Often guilty of extortion
Zaccheus stopped and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, half of my possessions I will give to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will give back four times as much.”