Matthew 9:10
And, later on, when he was at table in the house, a number of tax-gatherers and outcasts came in and took their places at table with Jesus and his disciples.
Matthew 5:46-47
For, if you love only those who love you, what reward will you have? Even the tax-gatherers do this!
Mark 2:15-17
And later on he was in his house at table, and a number of tax-gatherers and outcasts took their places at table with Jesus and his disciples; for many of them were following him.
Luke 5:29-32
And Levi gave a great entertainment at his house, in honor of Jesus; and a large number of tax-gatherers and others were at table with them.
John 9:31
We know that God never listens to bad men, but, when a man is god-fearing and does God's will, God listens to him.
1 Timothy 1:13-16
though I once used to blaspheme, and to persecute, and to insult. Yet mercy was shown me, because I acted in ignorance, while still an unbeliever;