John Gill Commentary Luke 15:3

"And he spake unto them this parable, saying," — Luke 15:3 (ASV)

And he spoke this parable unto them
To the Pharisees, for their conviction and confutation; and to the publicans and sinners for their encouragement; and in vindication of himself; and not only this, but the other two, concerning the lost piece of money, and the prodigal son, which were said at this time, and on the same occasion;

saying ,
as follows.