Which of the two, in your opinion, did right ?" A man learned in the Law replied: "He who promised to go.

For it stands written; 'He who declares himself ready to obey the Law.'" But Jesus was vexed at that reply, and said in sorrow: "It is extraordinary how falsely you interpret the Law.

Sinners who sincerely repent will find their way to the Kingdom of Heaven before such expounders of the Law." From that time forward Simon rejoiced no more over empty promises, nor did he vex himself over the refusals of those who would perhaps come later to take up the heavy work.

Patiently as once he had waited at the lake for the fish to come to his nets, he now waited until they came.

And he understood a mystic saying of his Master: "All are called; many come, few remain.".