Then drew near unto him all the tax collectors and sinners to hear him.
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Gregory of Nyssa
AD 394
But when the shepherd had found the sheep, he did not punish it, he did not get it to the flockby driving it, but by placing it upon his shoulder, and carrying it gently, he united it to his flock. Hence it follows, And when he has found it, he lays it upon his shoulders rejoicing.