Matthew 21:32

For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.

Matthew 11:18

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon.

Matthew 21:25

The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or from men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, if we shall say, From heaven; he will say to us, Why then did ye not believe him?

Luke 7:29-30

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,

2 Peter 2:21

For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them.

Psalm 81:11-12

But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would not obey me.

Isaiah 35:8

And a highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called, The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the way-faring men, though fools, shall not err therein.

Jeremiah 6:16

Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk in it, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk in it.

Zechariah 7:11-12

But they refused to hearken, and withdrew the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear.

Matthew 3:1-12

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,

Luke 3:8-13

Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father: for I say to you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.

John 5:33-40

Ye sent to John, and he testified to the truth.

Acts 13:25-29

And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.

2 Timothy 2:25

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God perhaps will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth:

Hebrews 3:12

Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.

Hebrews 6:6-8

If they shall fall away, to renew them again to repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

Revelation 2:21

And I gave her time to repent of her lewdness, and she repented not.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.

The publicans

Bible References

Came

Matthew 3:1
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
Isaiah 35:8
And a highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called, The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the way-faring men, though fools, shall not err therein.
Jeremiah 6:16
Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk in it, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk in it.
Luke 3:8
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father: for I say to you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
2 Peter 2:21
For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them.

And ye believed

Matthew 21:25
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or from men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, if we shall say, From heaven; he will say to us, Why then did ye not believe him?
Matthew 11:18
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon.
Luke 7:29
And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
John 5:33
Ye sent to John, and he testified to the truth.
Acts 13:25
And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.

The publicans

Luke 7:37
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,

Repented

Psalm 81:11
But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would not obey me.
Zechariah 7:11
But they refused to hearken, and withdrew the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear.
John 5:37
And the Father himself who hath sent me, hath borne testimony concerning me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.
2 Timothy 2:25
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God perhaps will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth:
Hebrews 3:12
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Hebrews 6:6
If they shall fall away, to renew them again to repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
Revelation 2:21
And I gave her time to repent of her lewdness, and she repented not.

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.
Luke 1:16
And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.
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 12:57
And why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?