Although tax collectors had a reputation for dishonesty, Jesus sought to help those among them who listened to him. At least two tax collectors ​ — Matthew and Zacchaeus — ​ became his followers.
जकातदार तर दूर उभा राहून वर स्वर्गाकडे दृष्टी लावण्यास देखील न धजता आपला ऊर बडवीत म्हणाला, हे देवा मज पाप्यावर दया कर. ” — लूक १८: ११ - १३.