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Luke 15:20 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: King James Version

" And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. "

Luke 15:20

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18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,

19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.

20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

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From This Chapter

Luke 15:1

"Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him."

Luke 15:2

"And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them."

Luke 15:3

"And he spake this parable unto them, saying,"

Luke 15:4

"What man of you, having an 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?"

Luke 15:5

"And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing."

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"And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost."
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