Luke 7:29 confirms that tax collectors were baptized by John, reinforcing the very crowd mentioned in Luke 3:12.

Luke 15:1 shows tax collectors again drawing near to hear Jesus—a parallel scenario of their repentance.

Luke 15:2 has Pharisees grumbling about Jesus welcoming tax collectors—contrasting with John's acceptance here.

Luke 18:13 depicts a tax collector's humble plea for mercy—mirroring the repentance of those coming to John.

Matthew 21:32 directly recalls that tax collectors believed John's message—a strong link to their response here.

Matthew 21:31 declares tax collectors entering the kingdom—echoing their repentance initiated at John's baptism.