Luke 19:20
The Scripture
(20) And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
A young man leaves his home and spends his money on reckless living, then returns to his father who welcomes him with open arms. His older brother, who has never left home, becomes angry and refuses to share the father's joy. The story teaches that God’s love is greater than human pride and that forgiveness is freely given.
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Luke 19:13Luke 3:9Luke 6:46Proverbs 26:13Proverbs 26:14Proverbs 26:15Proverbs 26:16Matthew 25:24James 4:17
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