And the Chief-priests and the Pharisees, hearing his parables, took note, that, concerning them, he was speaking.
And the Scribes and the High-priests sought to thrust on him their hands, in that very hour; and feared the people; for they perceived that, against them, spake he this parable.
And, making answer, one of the Lawyers saith unto him, Teacher! these things, saying, us also, dost thou insult!
How much better, then, a man, than, a sheep? So that it is allowable, on the sabbath, nobly, to act.
And he spake unto them many things, in parables, saying: Lo! the sower went forth to sow,—
And, he that falleth on this stone, will be sorely bruised; but, on whomsoever it may fall, it will utterly destroy him.
And, seeking to secure him, they feared the multitudes; since, for a prophet, were they holding him.