Publicans

• The collectors of the public taxes Lk. 5:27
• Suspected of extortion Lk. 3:13
• Often guilty of extortion Lk. 19:8
• Chiefs of, were very rich Lk. 19:2
• THE JEWS
  • Despised Lk. 18:11
  • Classed with the most infamous characters Mt. 11:19, 21:32
  • Despised our Lord for associating with Mt. 9:11, 11:19
• Often kind to their friends Mt. 5:46,47
• Often hospitable Lk. 5:29, 19:6
• MANY OF
  • Believed the preaching of John Mt. 21:32
  • Received John's baptism Lk. 3:12, 7:29
  • Attended the preaching of Christ Mk. 2:15; Lk. 15:1
  • Embraced the gospel Mt. 21:31
• Matthew the apostle was of Mt. 10:3