Luke 15:3
King James Version
“And he spake this parable unto them, saying,”
Context
1Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.
2And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
3And he spake this parable unto them, saying,
4What man of you, having an 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?
5And when he hath found he layeth on his shoulders, rejoicing.
6And when he cometh home, he calleth together friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.