⁴⁵ When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he spoke about them.

¹² Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath day."

⁴⁵ One of the lawyers answered him, "Teacher, in saying this you insult us also."

¹⁹ The chief priests and the scribes sought to lay hands on Him that very hour, but they feared the people--for they knew He had spoken this parable against them.