Luke 15:1

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

NOW THE tax collectors and [notorious and especially wicked] sinners were all coming near to [Jesus] to listen to Him.

Cross References

1 Timothy 1:15

The saying is sure and true and worthy of full and universal acceptance, that Christ Jesus (the Messiah) came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am foremost.

Ezekiel 18:27

Again, when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness which he has committed and does that which is lawful and right, he shall save his life.

Romans 5:20

But then Law came in, [only] to expand and increase the trespass [making it more apparent and exciting opposition]. But where sin increased and abounded, grace (God's unmerited favor) has surpassed it and increased the more and superabounded,

Luke 7:29

And all the people who heard Him, even the tax collectors, acknowledged the justice of God [in calling them to repentance and in pronouncing future wrath on the impenitent], being baptized with the baptism of John.

Luke 13:30

And behold, there are some [now] last who will be first [then], and there are some [now] first who will be last [then].

Matthew 5:46

For if you love those who love you, what reward can you have? Do not even the tax collectors do that?