Luke 15
New American Standard Bible
The Lost Sheep
15 Now all the (A)tax collectors and [a]sinners were coming near [b]Jesus to listen to Him. 2 And both the Pharisees and the scribes began to complain, saying, “This man receives sinners and (B)eats with them.”
3 And so He told them this parable, saying, 4 “(C)What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the other ninety-nine in the [c]open pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? 5 And when he has found it, he puts it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, because I have found my sheep that was lost!’ 7 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 Lost Coin
8 “Or what woman, if she has ten [d]silver coins and loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, because I have found the coin which I had lost!’ 10 In the same way, I tell you, there is joy (D)in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
The Prodigal Son
11 And He said, “A man had two sons. 12 The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me (E)the share of the estate that [e]is coming to me.’ And so he divided his [f](F)wealth between them. 13 And not many days later, the younger son gathered everything together and went on a journey to a distant country, and there he squandered his estate in [g]wild living. 14 Now when he had [h]spent everything, a severe famine occurred in that country, and he began doing without. 15 So he went and [i]hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed pigs. 16 And he longed to have his fill of the carob pods that the pigs were eating, and no one was giving him anything. 17 But when he came to [j]his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired laborers have more than enough bread, but I am dying here [k]from hunger! 18 I will set out and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven, and [l]in your sight; 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me as one of your hired laborers.”’ 20 So he set out and came to [m]his father. But when he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and [n](G)embraced him and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and [o]in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out (H)the best robe and put it on him, and [p](I)put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet; 23 and bring the fattened calf, slaughter it, and let’s eat and celebrate; 24 for this son of mine was (J)dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.’ And they began to celebrate.
25 “Now his older son was in the field, and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he summoned one of the servants and began inquiring what these things could be. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has slaughtered the fattened calf because he has received him back safe and sound.’ 28 But he became angry and was not willing to go in; and his father came out and began pleading with him. 29 But he answered and said to his father, ‘Look! For so many years I have been serving you and I have never [q]neglected a command of yours; and yet you never gave me a young goat, so that I might celebrate with my friends; 30 but when this son of yours came, who has devoured your [r](K)wealth with prostitutes, you slaughtered the fattened calf for him.’ 31 And he said to him, ‘Son, you [s]have always been with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was (L)dead and has begun to live, and was lost and has been found.’”
Footnotes
- Luke 15:1 I.e., irreligious Jews
- Luke 15:1 Lit Him
- Luke 15:4 Lit wilderness
- Luke 15:8 Gr drachmas; one drachma was a day’s wages for a laborer
- Luke 15:12 Lit falls
- Luke 15:12 Lit means of subsistence
- Luke 15:13 Or wasteful
- Luke 15:14 Or wasted
- Luke 15:15 Lit joined himself to
- Luke 15:17 Lit himself
- Luke 15:17 Lit by
- Luke 15:18 Lit before you
- Luke 15:20 Lit his own
- Luke 15:20 Lit fell on his neck
- Luke 15:21 Lit before you
- Luke 15:22 Lit give...into his hand
- Luke 15:29 Or disobeyed
- Luke 15:30 Lit means of subsistence
- Luke 15:31 Lit are always with me
Luke 15
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Parables For Sinners And Pharisees
15 Now all the tax-collectors and the sinners were drawing-near to Him to hear Him. 2 And both the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling, saying that “This One is welcoming sinners and eating with them”.
The Lost Sheep And Lost Coin: Heaven Rejoices When a Sinner Repents
3 And He spoke this parable to them, saying 4 “What man from-among you having a hundred sheep and having lost one of them, does not leave-behind the ninety nine in the wilderness and proceed after the one having become-lost until he finds it? 5 And having found it, he puts it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And having come to the house, he calls-together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice-with me, because I found my lost sheep!’ 7 I say to you that in this manner there will be joy in heaven over one sinner repenting more-than[a] over ninety nine righteous ones who have no need of repentance. 8 Or what woman having ten drachmas[b], if she loses one drachma, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek carefully until which time she finds it ? 9 And having found it, she calls together her women friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice-with me, because I found the drachma which I lost!’ 10 In this manner, I say to you, joy comes-about in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner repenting”.
The Prodigal Son: The Father Rejoices When His Lost Son Returns
11 And He said, “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the part of your substance[c] falling to me’. And the one distributed[d] his property to them. 13 And after not many days, having gathered together everything, the younger son went-on-a-journey to a distant country. And there he squandered his substance living wildly. 14 And he having spent everything, a severe famine came about in relation to that country, and he began to be-in-need. 15 And having gone, he joined himself to one of the citizens of that country. And he sent him into his fields to feed pigs. 16 And he was desiring to be filled-to-satisfaction with the carob-pods which the pigs were eating. And no one was giving anything to him. 17 But having come to himself, he said, ‘How many hired-workers of my father are abounding[e] with bread, but I am perishing[f] here in a famine! 18 Having arisen, I will proceed to my father and say to him, “Father, I sinned against heaven and in your sight. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me as one of your hired-workers”’. 20 And having arisen, he went to his father. But he still being far distant, his father saw him and felt-deep-feelings [of love]. And having run, he fell upon his neck and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I sinned against heaven and in your sight. I am no longer worthy to be called your son’. 22 But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly, bring-out the best robe and put it on him. And give him a ring for his hand and sandals for the feet. 23 And bring the fatted calf. Slaughter it. And having eaten, let us celebrate! 24 Because this son of mine was dead, and he became-alive-again. He had become-lost, and he was found’. And they began to celebrate.
The Older Brother Is Angered By His Father’s Joy
25 “Now his older son was in the field. And when while coming he drew-near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And having summoned one of the servants, he was inquiring as to what these things might be. 27 And the one said to him that ‘Your brother has come. And your father slaughtered the fatted calf because he received him back being healthy’. 28 And he became-angry, and was not willing to go in. And his father, having come out, was appealing-to him. 29 But the one, having responded, said to his father, ‘Behold— I am slaving for you for so many years, and I never disregarded your command. And you never gave me a goat in order that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came— the one having devoured your property with prostitutes— you slaughtered the fatted calf for him!’ 31 And the one said to him, ‘Child, you are always with me, and all my things are yours. 32 But it-was-necessary to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead, and he became-alive. And he had become-lost, and he was found’”.
Footnotes
- Luke 15:7 Or, rather-than.
- Luke 15:8 A drachma is a Greek coin equivalent to the Roman denarius. It is one day’s wage for a laborer.
- Luke 15:12 Or, property, estate.
- Luke 15:12 Or, divided. One third went to the younger son; two thirds to the older, Deut 21:17.
- Luke 15:17 Or, having leftovers of.
- Luke 15:17 Or, losing-myself. This is another form of the key word ‘lost’ found in all three parables in chapter 15.
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