PUBLICANS

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