Luke 15:24
The Scripture
(24) For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
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
Luke 15:32Mark 8:22John 5:21John 5:24John 5:25John 11:25Romans 6:11Romans 6:13Romans 8:2II Corinthians 5:14II Corinthians 5:15Ephesians 2:1
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