Luke 15:3

The Parable of the Lost Sheep · Luke 15:1–7
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Translations

Modern
Then Jesus told them this parable:
Traditional
And he spake this parable unto them, saying,
Literal
And He spoke to them this parable, saying,
Latin
Et ait ad illos parabolam istam dicens:

Original

Greek
English
Then Jesus told them this parable:

Notes

Chapter 15 contains three related parables of things lost and found:

The loss of something loved causes deep sorrow, whereas finding it brings great joy. There is great rejoicing in heaven when lost sinners return to their heavenly Father.

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Covenant Love

Events

Parallels

Matthew 18:10–14

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Jesus Christ Love Luke, Gospel of Sin

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Enunciates the Parables of the Lost Sheep, of the Lost Piece of Silver, of the Prodigal Son Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Lost Sheep Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Parables: Parables of Christ: Lost Sheep Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Shepherds: (Searching out Straying Sheep) Christ Seeking the Lost