迷失的羊

15 许多税吏和罪人都来听耶稣讲道, 法利赛人和律法教师埋怨说:“这个人竟和罪人来往,还跟他们一起吃饭。”

耶稣给他们讲了一个比喻: “如果你们有人有一百只羊,走失了一只,难道他不暂时把那九十九只留在草场上,去找那只迷失的羊,一直到找着为止吗? 他找到后,会欢欢喜喜地把那只羊扛回家, 并邀来朋友邻居,说,‘我走失的羊找到了,来和我一同庆祝吧!’ 我告诉你们,同样,一个罪人悔改,在天上也要这样为他欢喜,甚至比有九十九个不用悔改的义人还欢喜。

丢钱的比喻

“又比如一个妇人有十块钱,不小心弄丢了一块,难道她不点亮灯,打扫房子,仔细寻找一直到找着为止吗? 她找到后,会邀朋友邻居来,说,‘我丢的钱找到了,来和我一同庆祝吧!’ 10 我告诉你们,同样,一个罪人悔改,上帝的众天使也会这样为他欢喜。”

浪子回头

11 耶稣又说:“某人有两个儿子。 12 小儿子对父亲说,‘父亲,请你把我应得的家产分给我。’父亲就把财产分给了两个儿子。

13 “没过几天,小儿子带着他所有的财物出门远游去了。他终日在外花天酒地,挥金如土, 14 很快囊空如洗,又遇到严重的饥荒,就陷入困境, 15 只好投靠一个当地人。那人派他到田里去放猪, 16 他饿到恨不得拿喂猪的豆荚充饥,可是连这些也没有人给他。 17 最后,他醒悟过来,心想,‘在我父亲家里,连雇工的口粮都绰绰有余,我现在却要在这里饿死吗? 18 我要动身回到我父亲身边,对他说,父亲,我得罪了天,也得罪了你, 19 今后,我再也不配做你的儿子,请把我当作雇工看待吧。’ 20 于是他动身回家。

“他父亲远远地看见他,就动了慈心,跑上前去抱着他连连亲吻。 21 小儿子说,‘父亲,我得罪了天,也得罪了你,今后,我再也不配做你的儿子。’

22 “父亲却对奴仆说,‘赶快拿最好的袍子来给他穿上,给他戴上戒指,穿上鞋, 23 把那只肥牛犊牵来宰了,让我们一同欢宴庆祝! 24 因我这儿子是死而复活、失而复得的。’于是他们欢宴庆祝。

25 “那时,大儿子正在田间。当他回来还没到门口,就听见家里传出奏乐跳舞的声音。 26 他叫来一个奴仆问个究竟。

27 “奴仆回答说,‘你弟弟回来了!你父亲因他无灾无难地回来,特地宰了那只肥牛犊。’ 28 大儿子很生气,不肯进去。父亲就出来劝他。

29 “他对父亲说,‘你看,我伺候你这么多年,从来没有违背过你的命令,可是你没有给过我一只羊羔,让我和朋友一同欢宴。 30 但你这个儿子在娼妓身上耗尽家财,一回来,你倒为他宰了肥牛犊!’

31 “父亲对他说,‘孩子啊!你一直在我身边,我所有的一切都是你的。 32 可是你弟弟是死而复活、失而复得的,所以我们应该欢喜快乐。’”

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

15 Now all the tax collectors and the sinners were drawing near to hear him. And both the Pharisees and the scribes were complaining, saying, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them!”

So he told them this parable, saying, “What man of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the grassland and go after the one that was lost until he finds it? And when he[a] has found it,[b] he places it[c] on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he[d] returns to his[e] home, he calls together his[f] friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, because I have found my sheep that was lost!’ I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.

The Parable of the Lost Coin

Or what woman who has ten drachmas, if she loses one drachma, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it?[g] And when she[h] has found it,[i] she calls together her[j] friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, because I have found the drachma that I had lost!’ 10 In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

The Parable of the Lost Son

11 And he said, “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his[k] father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that is coming to me.’ So he divided his[l] assets between them. 13 And after not many days, the younger son gathered everything and[m] went on a journey to a distant country, and there he squandered his wealth by[n] living wastefully. 14 And after[o] he had spent everything, there was a severe famine throughout that country, and he began to be in need. 15 And he went and[p] hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, and he sent him into his fields to tend pigs. 16 And he was longing to fill his stomach with[q] the carob pods that the pigs were eating, and no one was giving anything[r] to him.

17 “But when he[s] came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired workers have an abundance of food,[t] and I am dying here from hunger! 18 I will set out and[u] go to my father and will say to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight![v] 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son! Make me like one of your hired workers.’ 20 And he set out and[w] came to his own father. But while[x] he was still a long way away, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and embraced him[y] and kissed him. 21 And his[z] son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight![aa] I am no longer worthy to be called your son!’ 22 But his[ab] father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it[ac] on him, and put a ring on his finger[ad] and sandals on his[ae] feet! 23 And bring the fattened calf—kill it[af] and let us eat and[ag] celebrate, 24 because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again! He was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate.

25 “Now his older son was in the field, and when he came and[ah] approached the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he summoned one of the slaves and[ai] asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has gotten him back healthy.’ 28 But he became angry and did not want to go in. So his father came out and[aj] began to implore[ak] him. 29 But he answered and[al] said to his father, ‘Behold, so many years I have served you, and have never disobeyed your command! And you never gave me a young goat so that I could celebrate with my friends! 30 But when this son of yours returned—who has consumed your assets with prostitutes—you killed the fattened calf for him!’ 31 But he said to him, ‘Child, you are always with me, and everything I have belongs to you.[am] 32 But it was necessary to celebrate and to rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead, and is alive, and was lost, and is found!’”

Footnotes

  1. Luke 15:5 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“has found”) which is understood as temporal
  2. Luke 15:5 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  3. Luke 15:5 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  4. Luke 15:6 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“returns”) which is understood as temporal
  5. Luke 15:6 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
  6. Luke 15:6 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
  7. Luke 15:8 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  8. Luke 15:9 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“has found”) which is understood as temporal
  9. Luke 15:9 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  10. Luke 15:9 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
  11. Luke 15:12 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
  12. Luke 15:12 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
  13. Luke 15:13 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“gathered”) has been translated as a finite verb
  14. Luke 15:13 Here “by” is supplied as a component of the adverbial participle of manner (“living”)
  15. Luke 15:14 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“had spent”)
  16. Luke 15:15 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“went”) has been translated as a finite verb
  17. Luke 15:16 Some manuscripts have “to stuff himself with”
  18. Luke 15:16 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  19. Luke 15:17 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“came”) which is understood as temporal
  20. Luke 15:17 Literally “of bread”
  21. Luke 15:18 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“set out”) has been translated as a finite verb
  22. Luke 15:18 Literally “in the sight of you”
  23. Luke 15:20 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“set out”) has been translated as a finite verb
  24. Luke 15:20 Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“away”)
  25. Luke 15:20 Literally “fell on his neck”
  26. Luke 15:21 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
  27. Luke 15:21 Literally “in the sight of you”
  28. Luke 15:22 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
  29. Luke 15:22 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  30. Luke 15:22 Literally “hand,” but this is a metonymy of whole (“hand”) for part (“finger”)
  31. Luke 15:22 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
  32. Luke 15:23 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  33. Luke 15:23 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“eat”) has been translated as a finite verb
  34. Luke 15:25 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“came”) has been translated as a finite verb
  35. Luke 15:26 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“summoned”) has been translated as a finite verb
  36. Luke 15:28 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“came out”) has been translated as a finite verb
  37. Luke 15:28 The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began to implore”)
  38. Luke 15:29 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb
  39. Luke 15:31 Literally “all my things are yours”

15 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

And he spake this parable unto them, saying,

What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?

And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?

And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.

10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

11 And he said, A certain man had two sons:

12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.

13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.

14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.

16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.

17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!

18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,

19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.

20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:

24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.

26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.

27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.

28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.

29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:

30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.

31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.

32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

The Parable of the Lost Sheep(A)

15 Then (B)all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man [a]receives sinners (C)and eats with them.” So He spoke this parable to them, saying:

(D)“What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, (E)‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep (F)which was lost!’ I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents (G)than over ninety-nine [b]just persons who (H)need no repentance.

The Parable of the Lost Coin

“Or what woman, having ten silver [c]coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost!’ 10 Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

The Parable of the Lost Son

11 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them (I)his livelihood. 13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with [d]prodigal living. 14 But when he had spent all, there arose a severe famine in that land, and he began to be in want. 15 Then he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 And he would gladly have filled his stomach with the [e]pods that the swine ate, and no one gave him anything.

17 “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, (J)I have sinned against heaven and before you, 19 and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.” ’

20 “And he arose and came to his father. But (K)when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven (L)and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

22 “But the father said to his servants, [f]‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. 23 And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; 24 (M)for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ And they began to be merry.

25 “Now his older son was in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and because he has received him safe and sound, your father has killed the fatted calf.’

28 “But he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and pleaded with him. 29 So he answered and said to his father, ‘Lo, these many years I have been serving you; I never transgressed your commandment at any time; and yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might make merry with my friends. 30 But as soon as this son of yours came, who has devoured your livelihood with harlots, you killed the fatted calf for him.’

31 “And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours. 32 It was right that we should make merry and be glad, (N)for your brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.’ ”

Footnotes

  1. Luke 15:2 welcomes
  2. Luke 15:7 upright
  3. Luke 15:8 Gr. drachma, a valuable coin often worn in a ten-piece garland by married women
  4. Luke 15:13 wasteful
  5. Luke 15:16 carob pods
  6. Luke 15:22 NU Quickly bring

A ovelha perdida(A)

15 Certa ocasião, muitos cobradores de impostos e outras pessoas de má fama chegaram perto de Jesus para o ouvir. Os fariseus e os mestres da Lei criticavam Jesus, dizendo:

— Este homem se mistura com gente de má fama e toma refeições com eles.

Então Jesus contou esta parábola:

— Se algum de vocês tem cem ovelhas e perde uma, por acaso não vai procurá-la? Assim, deixa no campo as outras noventa e nove e vai procurar a ovelha perdida até achá-la. Quando a encontra, fica muito contente e volta com ela nos ombros. Chegando à sua casa, chama os amigos e vizinhos e diz: “Alegrem-se comigo porque achei a minha ovelha perdida.”

— Pois eu lhes digo que assim também vai haver mais alegria no céu por um pecador que se arrepende dos seus pecados do que por noventa e nove pessoas boas que não precisam se arrepender.

A moeda perdida

Jesus continuou:

— Se uma mulher que tem dez moedas de prata perder uma, vai procurá-la, não é? Ela acende uma lamparina, varre a casa e procura com muito cuidado até achá-la. E, quando a encontra, convida as amigas e vizinhas e diz: “Alegrem-se comigo porque achei a minha moeda perdida.”

10 — Pois eu digo a vocês que assim também os anjos de Deus se alegrarão por causa de um pecador que se arrepende dos seus pecados.

A parábola do filho perdido

11 E Jesus disse ainda:

— Um homem tinha dois filhos. 12 Certo dia o mais moço disse ao pai: “Pai, quero que o senhor me dê agora a minha parte da herança.”

— E o pai repartiu os bens entre os dois. 13 Poucos dias depois, o filho mais moço ajuntou tudo o que era seu e partiu para um país que ficava muito longe. Ali viveu uma vida cheia de pecado e desperdiçou tudo o que tinha.

14 — O rapaz já havia gastado tudo, quando houve uma grande fome naquele país, e ele começou a passar necessidade. 15 Então procurou um dos moradores daquela terra e pediu ajuda. Este o mandou para a sua fazenda a fim de tratar dos porcos. 16 Ali, com fome, ele tinha vontade de comer o que os porcos comiam, mas ninguém lhe dava nada. 17 Caindo em si, ele pensou: “Quantos trabalhadores do meu pai têm comida de sobra, e eu estou aqui morrendo de fome! 18 Vou voltar para a casa do meu pai e dizer: ‘Pai, pequei contra Deus e contra o senhor 19 e não mereço mais ser chamado de seu filho. Me aceite como um dos seus trabalhadores.’ ” 20 Então saiu dali e voltou para a casa do pai.

— Quando o rapaz ainda estava longe de casa, o pai o avistou. E, com muita pena do filho, correu, e o abraçou, e beijou. 21 E o filho disse: “Pai, pequei contra Deus e contra o senhor e não mereço mais ser chamado de seu filho!”

22 — Mas o pai ordenou aos empregados: “Depressa! Tragam a melhor roupa e vistam nele. Ponham um anel no dedo dele e sandálias nos seus pés. 23 Também tragam e matem o bezerro gordo. Vamos começar a festejar 24 porque este meu filho estava morto e viveu de novo; estava perdido e foi achado.”

— E começaram a festa.

25 — Enquanto isso, o filho mais velho estava no campo. Quando ele voltou e chegou perto da casa, ouviu a música e o barulho da dança. 26 Então chamou um empregado e perguntou: “O que é que está acontecendo?”

27 — O empregado respondeu: “O seu irmão voltou para casa vivo e com saúde. Por isso o seu pai mandou matar o bezerro gordo.”

28 — O filho mais velho ficou zangado e não quis entrar. Então o pai veio para fora e insistiu com ele para que entrasse. 29 Mas ele respondeu: “Faz tantos anos que trabalho como um escravo para o senhor e nunca desobedeci a uma ordem sua. Mesmo assim o senhor nunca me deu nem ao menos um cabrito para eu fazer uma festa com os meus amigos. 30 Porém esse seu filho desperdiçou tudo o que era do senhor, gastando dinheiro com prostitutas. E agora ele volta, e o senhor manda matar o bezerro gordo!”

31 — Então o pai respondeu: “Meu filho, você está sempre comigo, e tudo o que é meu é seu. 32 Mas era preciso fazer esta festa para mostrar a nossa alegria. Pois este seu irmão estava morto e viveu de novo; estava perdido e foi achado.”