Luke 15:3
And He spoke this parable to them, saying,
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
And he spake this parable unto them, saying,
In Context
2And the Pharisees and scribes were murmuring, saying, that, He receives sinners, and eats with them.
Cross References
Matthew 10:6But go ye rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
John 21:16Again He says to him a second time, Simon, the son of Jonah, do you love me with divine love? He says to Him; Thou knowest that I love thee as a friend. He says to him; Shepherdize my sheeplings.
Matthew Henry on Luke 15:2-11
The Lost Sheep and Piece of Silver. 1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he cometh… Read the whole commentary →