Matthew 9:10
While He was at table in the house many tax-collectors and notorious sinners came in and took their seats at table with Jesus and His disciples.
Matthew 5:46-47
For if you practice loving only those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even the tax-collectors practice that?
Mark 2:15-17
Levi was at table in his house, and he had many tax-collectors and notorious sinners as guests, along with Jesus and His disciples, for there were many of them, and they began to follow Him.
Luke 5:29-32
Then Levi gave a great reception for Him in his house, and there was a large crowd of tax-collectors and others who were at table with them.
John 9:31
We know that God does not listen to sinful men, but He does listen to anyone who worships God and lives to do His will.
1 Timothy 1:13-16
though I once used to abuse, persecute, and insult Him. But mercy was shown me by Him, because I did it in ignorance and unbelief,