Luke 15:11

And he said, A certain man had two sons,

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And he said, A certain man had two sons:

In Context

10Thus I say to you, there becomes joy in the presence of the agents of God over one sinner who repents.

12and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me. And he divided to them his living.

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Cross References

Jeremiah 35:16Inasmuch as the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father which he commanded them, but this people has not hearkened to me,

Matthew Henry on Luke 15:2-11

The Lost Sheep and Piece of Silver. 1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 What man of you, having a 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? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he cometh… Read the whole commentary →

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