He saith, Yes. And when he came into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? Of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute?

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, or not?

Or those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell and slew them, suppose ye, that they were sinners above all that dwelt at Jerusalem?

The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ?

A certain

And he said, A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father;

Son

Again going out about the sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.

For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to each his work, and commanded the porter to watch.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not vain in the Lord.

General references

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

But behold, there are last who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last.

Then drew near to him all the publicans and sinners, to hear him.