Matthew 21:31

Which of the two did the will of his father? They say to him, The first. Jesus saith to them, Verily I say to you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

Luke 7:29

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

Luke 7:37-50

And behold, a woman in the city, who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster-box of ointment,

Matthew 7:21

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

Matthew 9:9

And as Jesus was passing from thence, he saw a man named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith to him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

Matthew 12:50

For whoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Matthew 18:3

And said, Verily I say to you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye 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 chosen.

Luke 15:1-2

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

Luke 15:10

Likewise, I say to 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 is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

Luke 19:22

And he saith to him, Out of thy own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest me to be an austere man, taking up what I laid not down, and reaping what I did not sow:

Acts 17:30

And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

Romans 3:19

Now we know that whatever things the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.

Romans 5:20

Moreover the law entered, 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 Gentiles who followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is by faith:

1 Timothy 1:13-16

Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief:

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering toward us, not willing 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 liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die:

Job 15:6

Thy own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yes, thy own lips testify against thee.

Ezekiel 33:11

Say to them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked should turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Matthew 5:18

For verily I say to you, Till heaven and earth shall pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

Matthew 6:5

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Verily, 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 every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 12:50
For whoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Ezekiel 33:11
Say to them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked should turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Luke 15:10
Likewise, I say to you, There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
Acts 17:30
And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering toward us, not willing 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 liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die:
Job 15:6
Thy own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yes, thy own lips testify against thee.
Luke 7:40
And Jesus answering, said to him, Simon, I have somewhat to say to thee. And he saith, Master, speak.
Luke 19:22
And he saith to him, Out of thy own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest me to be an austere man, taking up what I laid not down, and reaping what I did not sow:
Romans 3:19
Now we know that whatever things the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.

Verily

Matthew 5:18
For verily I say to you, Till heaven and earth shall pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Matthew 6:5
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Verily, I say to you, they have their reward.
Matthew 18:3
And said, Verily I say to you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

The publicans

Matthew 9:9
And as Jesus was passing from thence, he saw a man named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith 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 chosen.
Luke 7:29
And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
Luke 15:1
Then drew near to him all the publicans and sinners to hear him.
Luke 19:9
And Jesus said to him, This day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
Romans 5:20
Moreover the law entered, that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
Romans 9:30
What shall we say then? That the Gentiles who followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is by faith:
1 Timothy 1:13
Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief:

General references

Isaiah 1:19
If ye are willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:
Matthew 19:30
But many that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first.
Mark 2:15
And it came to pass, that as Jesus sat at table in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together 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 first.
Luke 3:12
Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said to him, Master, what shall we do?
Luke 5:30
But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?
Luke 13:30
And behold, there are last, who shall be first; and there are first who shall be last.
Luke 15:1
Then drew near to him all the publicans and sinners to hear him.