Thematic Bible: Outcasts received
Thematic Bible
Outcasts received » The publicans and harlots
And all the people, even the tax-collectors, when they heard him, vindicated the righteous requirements of God by submitting to John's baptism,
Which of the two did what his father wanted?" They answered, "The second one." Jesus said to them, "I solemnly say to you, the tax-collectors and prostitutes will get into the kingdom of heaven ahead of you.
Outcasts received » The sinful women
Therefore, I tell you, her sins, as many as they are, are forgiven, for she has loved me so much. But the one who has little to be forgiven loves me little."
And she said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go. Stop sinning from this point on."
Outcasts received » The lepers
Then He put out His hand and touched him, and said, "I do choose to; be cured." And at once his leprosy was cured.
Outcasts received » The dying thief
So He said to him, "I solemnly say to you, this very day you will be in paradise with me."
Outcasts received » The excommunicated blind man
Jesus heard that they had turned the man out of the synagogue; so He found him and said to him, "Do you believe in the Son of Man yourself?"
Outcasts received » Despised sinners
And so the Pharisees and scribes continually grumbled, and said, "This fellow is welcoming notorious sinners, and even eating with them."