It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.(Lucas 14:35)
Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.(Lucas 15:1)
And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.(Lucas 15:2)
And he spake this parable unto them, saying,
What 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?(Lucas 15:4)
And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.(Lucas 15:5)
And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.(Lucas 15:6)
