And he spoke this parable to them, saying,
And he spoke this parable to them, saying,
And he spake unto them this parable, saying,
And he made a story for them, saying,
And he spoke this parable to them, saying,
He told them this parable.
And he spake unto them this parable, saying,
This parable - See the notes at Matthew 13:3.
15:3 He spake - Three parables of the same import: for the sheep, the piece of silver, and the lost son, all declare (in direct contrariety to the Pharisees and scribes) in what manner God receiveth sinners.