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Perdus et retrouvés(A)

15 Les collecteurs d’impôts et autres pécheurs notoires se pressaient tous autour de Jésus, avides d’écouter ses paroles. Les pharisiens et les spécialistes de la Loi s’en indignaient et disaient : Cet individu fréquente des pécheurs notoires et s’attable avec eux[a] !

Alors Jésus leur répondit par cette parabole : Si l’un de vous possède cent brebis, et que l’une d’elles vienne à se perdre, n’abandonnera-t-il pas les quatre-vingt-dix-neuf autres au pâturage pour aller à la recherche de celle qui est perdue jusqu’à ce qu’il l’ait trouvée ?

Et quand il l’a retrouvée, avec quelle joie il la charge sur ses épaules pour la ramener ! Aussitôt rentré chez lui, il appelle ses amis et ses voisins et leur dit : « Réjouissez-vous avec moi, car j’ai retrouvé ma brebis qui était perdue. »

Je vous assure qu’il en est de même au ciel : il y aura plus de joie pour un seul pécheur qui change profondément, que pour quatre-vingt-dix-neuf justes qui n’ont pas besoin de changer.

Ou bien, supposez qu’une femme ait dix pièces d’argent et qu’elle en perde une, ne s’empressera-t-elle pas d’allumer une lampe, de balayer sa maison et de chercher soigneusement dans tous les recoins jusqu’à ce qu’elle ait retrouvé sa pièce ? Et quand elle l’a trouvée, elle rassemble ses amies et ses voisines et leur dit : « Réjouissez-vous avec moi, j’ai retrouvé la pièce que j’avais perdue. » 10 De même, je vous le déclare, il y a de la joie parmi les anges de Dieu pour un seul pécheur qui change.

11 Puis il poursuivit : Un homme avait deux fils. 12 Le plus jeune lui dit : « Mon père, donne-moi ma part d’héritage, celle qui doit me revenir. »

Et le père fit le partage de ses biens entre ses fils.

13 Quelques jours plus tard, le cadet vendit tout ce qu’il avait reçu et s’en alla dans un pays lointain. Là, il gaspilla sa fortune en menant grande vie. 14 Quand il eut tout dépensé, une grande famine survint dans ce pays-là et il commença à manquer du nécessaire.

15 Alors il alla se faire embaucher par l’un des propriétaires de la contrée. Celui-ci l’envoya dans les champs garder les porcs[b]. 16 Le jeune homme aurait bien voulu apaiser sa faim avec les caroubes[c] que mangeaient les bêtes, mais personne ne lui en donnait.

17 Alors, il se mit à réfléchir sur lui-même et se dit : « Tous les ouvriers de mon père peuvent manger autant qu’ils veulent, alors que moi, je suis ici à mourir de faim ! 18 Je vais me mettre en route, j’irai trouver mon père et je lui dirai : Mon père, j’ai péché contre Dieu et contre toi. 19 Je ne mérite plus d’être considéré comme ton fils. Accepte-moi comme l’un de tes ouvriers. »

20 Il se mit donc en route pour se rendre chez son père. Comme il se trouvait encore à une bonne distance de la maison, son père l’aperçut et fut pris d’une profonde pitié pour lui. Il courut à la rencontre de son fils, se jeta à son cou et l’embrassa longuement.

21 Le fils lui dit : « Mon père, j’ai péché contre Dieu et contre toi, je ne mérite plus d’être considéré comme ton fils… »

22 Mais le père dit à ses serviteurs : « Allez vite chercher un habit, le meilleur que vous trouverez, et mettez-le-lui ; passez-lui une bague au doigt et chaussez-le de sandales. 23 Amenez le veau que nous avons engraissé et tuez-le. Nous allons faire un grand festin et nous réjouir, 24 car voici, mon fils était mort, et il est revenu à la vie ; il était perdu, et je l’ai retrouvé. »

Et ils commencèrent à festoyer dans la joie.

25 Pendant ce temps, le fils aîné travaillait aux champs. Sur le chemin du retour, quand il arriva près de la maison, il entendit de la musique et des danses. 26 Il appela un des serviteurs et lui demanda ce qui se passait. 27 Le garçon lui répondit : « C’est ton frère qui est de retour. Ton père a tué le veau gras en son honneur parce qu’il l’a retrouvé sain et sauf. »

28 Alors le fils aîné se mit en colère et refusa de franchir le seuil de la maison. Son père sortit et l’invita à entrer. 29 Mais lui répondit : « Cela fait tant et tant d’années que je suis à ton service ; jamais je n’ai désobéi à tes ordres. Et pas une seule fois tu ne m’as donné un chevreau pour festoyer avec mes amis. 30 Mais quand celui-là revient, “ton fils” qui a mangé ta fortune avec des prostituées, pour lui, tu tues le veau gras !

31 – Mon enfant, lui dit le père, tu es constamment avec moi, et tous mes biens sont à toi ; 32 mais il fallait bien faire une fête et nous réjouir, puisque ton frère que voici était mort et qu’il est revenu à la vie, puisqu’il était perdu et voici qu’il est retrouvé. »

Footnotes

  1. 15.2 En mangeant avec des personnes en état d’impureté rituelle (ce qu’étaient les gens cités au v. 1), on se mettait soi-même, selon les rabbins, dans le même état.
  2. 15.15 Voir note Mt 8.30.
  3. 15.16 Les caroubes étaient des gousses contenant une pulpe à saveur douceâtre.

The Parable of the Lost Sheep(A)

15 Now the tax collectors(B) and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”(C)

Then Jesus told them this parable:(D) “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?(E) And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’(F) I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.(G)

The Parable of the Lost Coin

“Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins[a] and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’(H) 10 In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”(I)

The Parable of the Lost Son

11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons.(J) 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’(K) So he divided his property(L) between them.

13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth(M) in wild living. 14 After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs.(N) 16 He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.

17 “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned(O) against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ 20 So he got up and went to his father.

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.(P)

21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.(Q) I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe(R) and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger(S) and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again;(T) he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.(U)

25 “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’

28 “The older brother became angry(V) and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. 29 But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours who has squandered your property(W) with prostitutes(X) comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!’

31 “‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”(Y)

Footnotes

  1. Luke 15:8 Greek ten drachmas, each worth about a day’s wages

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

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

15 Now (A)the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes (B)grumbled, saying, (C)“This man receives sinners and (D)eats with them.”

So he told them this parable: (E)“What man of you, having a hundred sheep, (F)if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine (G)in the open country, and (H)go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, (I)he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for (J)I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who (K)repents than over ninety-nine (L)righteous persons who need no repentance.

The Parable of the Lost Coin

“Or what woman, having ten silver coins,[a] if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it? And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ 10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy before (M)the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

The Parable of the Prodigal Son

11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me (N)the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided (O)his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in (P)reckless living. 14 And when he had spent everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to[b] one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. 16 And he (Q)was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything.

17 “But (R)when he (S)came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, (T)I have sinned against (U)heaven and before you. 19 (V)I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”’ 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and (W)ran and (X)embraced him and (Y)kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. (Z)I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’[c] 22 But the father said to his servants,[d] ‘Bring quickly (AA)the best robe, and put it on him, and put (AB)a ring on his hand, and (AC)shoes on his feet. 23 And bring (AD)the fattened calf and kill it, and (AE)let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son (AF)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 as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants and 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 received him back safe and sound.’ 28 But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, 29 but he answered his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might (AG)celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came, (AH)who has devoured (AI)your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ 31 And he said to him, ‘Son, (AJ)you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 It was fitting (AK)to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother (AL)was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’”

Footnotes

  1. Luke 15:8 Greek ten drachmas; a drachma was a Greek coin approximately equal in value to a Roman denarius, worth about a day's wage for a laborer
  2. Luke 15:15 Greek joined himself to
  3. Luke 15:21 Some manuscripts add treat me as one of your hired servants
  4. Luke 15:22 Or bondservants