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Luke 15

Luke 15:14

The Parable of the Prodigal Son · Luke 15:11–32
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Translations

Modern
After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.
Traditional
And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.
Literal
But on his having spent all, there was a strong famine throughout that country, and he began to lack.
Latin
Et postquam omnia consummasset, facta est fames valida in regione illa, et ipse cœpit egere.

Original

Greek
English
After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.

Notes

Luke 15:11–32

Like the previous two parables (15:3–7, 8–10), the parable of the lost son demonstrates God’s love for the lost and the joy God experiences when they return. It also reflects the ministry of Jesus. The father represents God, the younger son represents the tax collectors and sinners Jesus welcomed, and the older son represents the religious leaders.

Luke 15:1–32

Chapter 15 contains three related parables of things lost and found:

The loss of something loved causes deep sorrow, whereas finding it brings great joy. There is great rejoicing in heaven when lost sinners return to their heavenly Father.

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Covenant Love

Events

Parallels

Deuteronomy 21:18–21

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Jesus Christ Judaism Love Luke, Gospel of Sin

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of, Illustrated God: Love of, Exemplified Jesus, the Christ: Enunciates the Parables of the Lost Sheep, of the Lost Piece of Silver, of the Prodigal Son Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Prodigal Son and his Older Brother Joy in Heaven Parables: Parables of Christ: Prodigal Son Penitent: Promises To Prodigal Son: General Scriptures Concerning Select Readings: The Parable of the Prodigal Son Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning