Publicans

The collectors of the public taxes — Lu 5:27.

Suspected of extortion — Lu 3:13.

Often guilty of extortion — Lu 19:8.

Chiefs of, were very rich — Lu 19:2.

The Jews

Despised. — Lu 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 — Lu 5:29; 19:6.

Many of

Believed the preaching of John. — Mt 21:32.

Received John’s baptism. — Lu 3:12; 7:29.

Attended the preaching of Christ. — Mr 2:15; Lu 15:1.

Embraced the gospel. — Mt 21:31.

Matthew the apostle was of — Mt 10:3.