Matthew 9:10
And it happened as he sat in the house, it happened that many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples.
Matthew 5:46-47
For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?
Mark 2:15-17
It happened, that he was reclining at the table in his house, and many tax collectors and sinners sat down with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many, and they followed him.
Luke 5:29-32
Levi made a great feast for him in his house. There was a great crowd of tax collectors and others who were reclining with them.
John 9:31
We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshipper of God, and does his will, he listens to him.
1 Timothy 1:13-16
although I was before a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.