Publicans

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Chiefs of, were very rich Many of: Attended the preaching of Christ. Many of: Believed the preaching of John. Many of: Embraced the gospel. Many of: Received John`s baptism. Matthew the apostle was of Often guilty of extortion

Often hospitable Often kind to their friends Suspected of extortion The collectors of the public taxes The Jews: Classed with the most infamous characters. The Jews: Despised our Lord for associating with. The Jews: Despised.