Matthew 5:46

46 For if you ^alove those who love you, what ¹reward do you have? Do not even the ²tax collectors do the same?

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46² Those who collected the taxes levied by the Romans. Nearly all of them abused their office by making excessive demands based on false accusation (Luke 3:12-13; 19:2, 8). Paying taxes to the Romans was very bitter to the Jews. Those engaged in collecting taxes were despised by the people and counted unworthy of respect (Luke 18:9-10). Hence, they were classed with sinners (9:10-11).

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