Matthew 21:31

Which of the two did the will of his father? They said to Him, The first. Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you that the tax-collectors and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

Luke 7:29

And all the people and the tax-collectors who heard Him justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

Luke 7:37-50

And behold, a woman, a sinner in the city, knowing that He reclined in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster vial of ointment.

Matthew 7:21

Not everyone who says to Me, Lord! Lord! shall enter the kingdom of Heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in Heaven.

Matthew 9:9

And as Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax-office. And He said to him, Follow Me! And he arose and followed Him.

Matthew 12:50

For whoever shall do the will of My Father in Heaven, the same is My brother and sister and mother.

Matthew 18:3

and said, Truly I say to you, Unless you are converted and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of Heaven.

Matthew 20:16

So the last shall be first, and the first last, for many are called, but few are chosen.

Luke 15:1-2

And all the tax-collectors and sinners drew near to Him in order to hear Him.

Luke 15:10

Likewise I say to you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.

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 said to him, I will judge you out of your own mouth, wicked servant! You knew that I was a harsh man, taking up what I had not laid down and reaping what I did not sow.

Acts 17:30

Truly, then, God overlooking the times of ignorance, now He strictly commands all men everywhere to repent,

Romans 3:19

But we know that whatever things the Law says, it says to those who are under the Law; so that every mouth may be stopped and all the world may be under judgment before God,

Romans 5:20

But the Law entered so that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound,

Romans 9:30-33

What shall we say then? That the nations, who did not follow after righteousness have taken on righteousness, but a righteousness of faith.

1 Timothy 1:13-16

the one who before was a blasphemer and a persecutor and insolent. But I obtained mercy, because being ignorant, I did it in unbelief.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow concerning His promise, as some count slowness, but is long-suffering toward us, not purposing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

2 Samuel 12:5-7

And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man. And he said to Nathan, As the Lord lives, the man who has done this shall surely die.

Job 15:6

Your own mouth condemns you, and not I; yes, your own lips testify against you.

Ezekiel 33:11

Say to them: As I live, says the Lord Jehovah, I have no delight in the death of the wicked, except in the turning of the wicked from his way, and so to live. Turn, turn from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel?

Matthew 5:18

For truly I say to you, Till the heaven and the earth pass away, not one jot or one tittle shall in any way pass from the Law until all is fulfilled.

Matthew 6:5

And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, They have 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 everyone who says to Me, Lord! Lord! shall enter the kingdom of Heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in Heaven.
Matthew 12:50
For whoever shall do the will of My Father in Heaven, the same is My brother and sister and mother.
Ezekiel 33:11
Say to them: As I live, says the Lord Jehovah, I have no delight in the death of the wicked, except in the turning of the wicked from his way, and so to live. Turn, turn from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel?
Luke 15:10
Likewise I say to you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.
Acts 17:30
Truly, then, God overlooking the times of ignorance, now He strictly commands all men everywhere to repent,
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow concerning His promise, as some count slowness, but is long-suffering toward us, not purposing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

The first

2 Samuel 12:5
And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man. And he said to Nathan, As the Lord lives, the man who has done this shall surely die.
Job 15:6
Your own mouth condemns you, and not I; yes, your own lips testify against you.
Luke 7:40
And answering, Jesus said to him, Simon, I have something to say to you. And he said, Teacher, speak.
Luke 19:22
And he said to him, I will judge you out of your own mouth, wicked servant! You knew that I was a harsh man, taking up what I had not laid down and reaping what I did not sow.
Romans 3:19
But we know that whatever things the Law says, it says to those who are under the Law; so that every mouth may be stopped and all the world may be under judgment before God,

Verily

Matthew 5:18
For truly I say to you, Till the heaven and the earth pass away, not one jot or one tittle shall in any way pass from the Law until all is fulfilled.
Matthew 6:5
And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, They have their reward.
Matthew 18:3
and said, Truly I say to you, Unless you are converted and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of Heaven.

The publicans

Matthew 9:9
And as Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax-office. And He said to him, Follow Me! And he arose and followed Him.
Matthew 20:16
So the last shall be first, and the first last, for many are called, but few are chosen.
Luke 7:29
And all the people and the tax-collectors who heard Him justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
Luke 15:1
And all the tax-collectors and sinners drew near to Him in order 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 entered so that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound,
Romans 9:30
What shall we say then? That the nations, who did not follow after righteousness have taken on righteousness, but a righteousness of faith.
1 Timothy 1:13
the one who before was a blasphemer and a persecutor and insolent. But I obtained mercy, because being ignorant, I did it in unbelief.

General references

Isaiah 1:19
If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land;
Matthew 19:30
But many who are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
Mark 2:15
And it happened as Jesus reclined in his house, many tax-collectors and sinners also reclined with Jesus and His disciples. For there were many, and they followed Him.
Mark 10:31
But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
Luke 3:12
And tax-collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, Teacher, what shall we do?
Luke 5:30
But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against His disciples, saying, Why do you eat and drink with tax-collectors and sinners?
Luke 13:30
And behold, there are last ones which will be first, and there are first ones which will be last.
Luke 15:1
And all the tax-collectors and sinners drew near to Him in order to hear Him.