Luke 15:1

Legacy Standard Bible

Now all the tax collectors and the sinners were coming near Him to listen to Him.

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Again, when a wicked man turns away from his wickedness which he has done and does justice and righteousness, he will preserve his life.

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

And behold, some are last who will be first and some are first who will be last.”

And when all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they acknowledged God’s justice, having been baptized with the baptism of John.

Now the Law came in so that the transgression would increase, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,

It is a trustworthy saying and deserving full acceptance: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost.