Luke 15:1

New International Version

Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus.

Cross References

1 Timothy 1:15

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.

Ezekiel 18:27

But if a wicked person turns away from the wickedness they have committed and does what is just and right, they will save their life.

Romans 5:20

The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more,

Luke 7:29

(All the people, even the tax collectors, when they heard Jesus’ words, acknowledged that God’s way was right, because they had been baptized by John.

Luke 13:30

Indeed there are those who are last who will be first, and first who will be last.”

Matthew 5:46

If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?