From a primary word τέλλω tellō (to set out for a definite point or goal); properly the point aimed at as a {limit} that {is} (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination {[literally} figuratively or {indefinitely]} result {[immediate} ultimate or {prophetic]} purpose); specifically an impost or levy (as paid): - + {continual} {custom} end ({-ing}) {finally} uttermost. Compare G5411.
Mat 9:10¶ And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicansG5057 and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Mat 11:19The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicansG5057 and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
Mat 18:17And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publicanG5057.
Mat 21:31Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicansG5057 and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Mat 21:32For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicansG5057 and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.
Mar 2:15And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicansG5057 and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.
Mar 2:16And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicansG5057 and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicansG5057 and sinners?
Luk 5:27¶ And after these things he went forth, and saw a publicanG5057, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.
Luk 18:11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publicanG5057.
Luk 18:13And the publicanG5057, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.