Luke 15:12
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Luke 15 records the parables of the prodigal son, the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the woman at the well, each illustrating God's joy at a repentant return and the value of each person to Him. The chapter emphasizes forgiveness, the importance of returning to God, and the celebration of those who seek Him.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 21:16Deuteronomy 21:17Psalms 16:5Psalms 16:6Psalms 17:14Mark 12:44
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