Luke 15:3

“And he spake this parable unto them, saying,”

"And he spake this parable unto them, saying," - Luke 15:3
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What does Luke 15:3 mean?

Luke 15:3 in the King James Version of the Bible states: "And he spake this parable unto them, saying," This verse is the beginning of the famous "Parable of the Lost Sheep," which is found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 15, verses 3-7. While this verse itself may seem simple…

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The Parable of the Lost: A Journey to Redemption

In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 15, verse 3, we encounter a profound moment where Jesus begins to convey His teachings through the art of parable. The verse states: "And he spake this parable unto them, saying." This simple introduction ushers us into a series of parables that…

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The Lost Sheep: A Prayer for Guidance and Restoration

Heavenly Father, As I bow my head before You today, I am filled with gratitude for the love and compassion You continuously show us, even when we wander astray. As Your Word states in Luke 15:3, "And he spake this parable unto them, saying," I am reminded of the profound message…

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Luke 15:3 - "¶ And he spake this parable unto them, saying,"
Luke 15:3-7 - "So he told them this parable: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance."
"So he told them this parable: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance." - Luke 15:3-7
Luke 3:15 - "And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;"
"And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;" - Luke 3:15
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Luke 15:15 - "And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine."
Luke 4:15 - "And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all."
Luke 15:11 - "¶ And he said, A certain man had two sons:"
Luke 9:15 - "And they did so, and made them all sit down."
Luke 6:15 - "Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,"
Luke 15:26 - "And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant."
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Luke 3:1-6
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Luke 3:3 - "And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;"
Luke 15:2 - "And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them."
Luke 15:23 - "And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:"
Luke 15:5 - "And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing."
Luke 15:1 - "Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him."
Luke 10:15 - "And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell."
Luke 15:24 - "For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry."