King James Version (KJV)

Luke 15:1

“Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.”

Verse in context — Luke 15

Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

And he spake this parable unto them, saying,

A detailed narrative of Jesus’ life, showing His compassion for all people.