Matthew 21:31

Which one of the two did the will of the father? They say to Him, The first. Jesus says to them, Truly I say unto you, that the publicans and harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

Luke 7:29

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

Luke 7:37-50

Behold, a woman who was a sinner, in the city, also having learned that He is dining in the house of the Pharisee, breaking an alabaster box of myrrh,

Matthew 7:21

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

Matthew 9:9

And Jesus passing along from thence, saw a man sitting at the toll, called Matthew; and He says to him, Follow me. And having arisen up, he followed Him.

Matthew 12:50

For whosoever may do the will of my Father who is in the heavens, the same is my brother, and my sister, and my mother.

Matthew 18:3

and said, Truly I say unto you, unless you may be converted, and become as little children, you can not enter into the kingdom of the heavens.

Matthew 20:16

So the last shall be first, and first last.

Luke 15:1-2

And all the publicans and sinners were drawing nigh to Him to hear Him.

Luke 15:10

So, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

Luke 19:9-10

And Jesus said to him, This day salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham;

Luke 19:22

And he says to him, Out of thine own mouth I will judge thee, thou wicked servant. Didst thou know that I am an austere man, taking up what I have not laid down, and reaping what I have not sown?

Acts 17:30

Then indeed God winking at the times of ignorance, now commands all men everywhere to repent:

Romans 3:19

But we know that so many things as the law speaks, it says to those under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may become guilty before God.

Romans 5:20

But the law came, that the transgression might abound; but where sin did abound, there did grace superabound:

Romans 9:30-33

Then what shall we say? That the Gentiles, not pursuing righteousness, received righteousness, and the righteousness which is from faith:

1 Timothy 1:13-16

being antecedently a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and an insulter: but I obtained mercy, because I did it in unbelief being ignorant;

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some people count slackness; but is long-suffering for your sakes, not wishing that any should perish, but all come to repentance.

Matthew 5:18

For truly I say unto you, Until heaven and earth may pass away, one jot or tittle can not pass from the law, until all things may be accomplished.

Matthew 6:5

And when you pray, be not like the hypocrites: because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, in order that they may appear unto the people. Truly I say unto you, They exhaust their reward.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, 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.

Bible References

Did

Matthew 7:21
Not every one saying to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in the heavens.
Matthew 12:50
For whosoever may do the will of my Father who is in the heavens, the same is my brother, and my sister, and my mother.
Luke 15:10
So, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
Acts 17:30
Then indeed God winking at the times of ignorance, now commands all men everywhere to repent:
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some people count slackness; but is long-suffering for your sakes, not wishing that any should perish, but all come to repentance.

The first

Luke 7:40
And Jesus responding said to him, Simon, I have something to say to thee. And he says, Speak, Teacher.
Luke 19:22
And he says to him, Out of thine own mouth I will judge thee, thou wicked servant. Didst thou know that I am an austere man, taking up what I have not laid down, and reaping what I have not sown?
Romans 3:19
But we know that so many things as the law speaks, it says to those under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may become guilty before God.

Verily

Matthew 5:18
For truly I say unto you, Until heaven and earth may pass away, one jot or tittle can not pass from the law, until all things may be accomplished.
Matthew 6:5
And when you pray, be not like the hypocrites: because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, in order that they may appear unto the people. Truly I say unto you, They exhaust their reward.
Matthew 18:3
and said, Truly I say unto you, unless you may be converted, and become as little children, you can not enter into the kingdom of the heavens.

The publicans

Matthew 9:9
And Jesus passing along from thence, saw a man sitting at the toll, called Matthew; and He says to him, Follow me. And having arisen up, he followed Him.
Matthew 20:16
So the last shall be first, and first last.
Luke 7:29
And all the people hearing and the publicans justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
Luke 15:1
And all the publicans and sinners were drawing nigh to Him to hear Him.
Luke 19:9
And Jesus said to him, This day salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham;
Romans 5:20
But the law came, that the transgression might abound; but where sin did abound, there did grace superabound:
Romans 9:30
Then what shall we say? That the Gentiles, not pursuing righteousness, received righteousness, and the righteousness which is from faith:
1 Timothy 1:13
being antecedently a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and an insulter: but I obtained mercy, because I did it in unbelief being ignorant;

General references

Matthew 19:30
But many who are first shall be last, and the last first.
Mark 2:15
And it came to pass, while He was sitting at the table in his house, and many publicans and sinners were sitting along with Jesus and his disciples: for they were many, and they followed Him.
Mark 10:31
But many who are first shall be last; and the last first.
Luke 3:12
And the publicans came also to be baptized, and said to him; Teacher, what shall we do!
Luke 5:30
And their scribes and the Pharisees were murmuring to His disciples, saying, Wherefore do you eat and drink with publicans and, sinners?
Luke 13:30
And behold, the last shall be first, and the first shall be last.
Luke 15:1
And all the publicans and sinners were drawing nigh to Him to hear Him.