began And they all with one [consent] {began} to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. began Saying, This man {began} to build, and was not able to finish. began And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he {began} to be in want. began For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they {began} to be merry. ~~~~~~