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, the publicans and 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 had been a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at table in the Pharisee's house,

Matthew 7:21

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

Matthew 9:9

And as Jesus passed along from thence, he saw a man named Matthew, sitting at the receit of custom, and saith to him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

Matthew 12:50

For whosoever 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 in no wise 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

Thus, 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, To 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 that I am an austere man, taking up what I laid not down, and reaping what I did not sow.

Acts 17:30

The times of ignorance indeed God overlooked; but he now commandeth all men every where to repent.

Romans 3:19

Now we know that whatsoever the law saith, it saith to them that are under the law; that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world be found guilty before God.

Romans 5:20

But the law came in between, that the offence might abound: yet 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

having put me into the ministry, Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecuter, and a reviler; but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise (tho' some men count it slowness) but is long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Matthew 5:18

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

Matthew 6:5

And when thou prayest, thou shall not be as the hypocrites; for they love to pray, standing in the synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, that they may appear to men: verily I say unto 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 doth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 12:50
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, the same is my brother and sister and mother.
Luke 15:10
Thus, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God, over one sinner that repenteth.
Acts 17:30
The times of ignorance indeed God overlooked; but he now commandeth all men every where to repent.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow concerning his promise (tho' some men count it slowness) but is long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

The first

Luke 7:40
And Jesus answering said to him, Simon, I have somewhat to say to thee. And he saith, Master, say on.
Luke 19:22
And he saith to him, Out of thy own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I am an austere man, taking up what I laid not down, and reaping what I did not sow.
Romans 3:19
Now we know that whatsoever the law saith, it saith to them that are under the law; that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world be found guilty before God.

Verily

Matthew 5:18
For verily I say to you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all things be effected.
Matthew 6:5
And when thou prayest, thou shall not be as the hypocrites; for they love to pray, standing in the synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, that they may appear to men: verily I say unto 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 in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.

The publicans

Matthew 9:9
And as Jesus passed along from thence, he saw a man named Matthew, sitting at the receit of custom, and 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, To day is salvation come to this house; forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
Romans 5:20
But the law came in between, that the offence might abound: yet 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
having put me into the ministry, Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecuter, and a reviler; but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

General references

Matthew 19:30
But many first shall be last, and the last shall be first.
Mark 2:15
And he arose and followed him. And as Jesus sat at meat 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
And publicans also came to be baptized, and said to him, Master, what shall we do?
Luke 5:30
But the scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?
Luke 13:30
But 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.