KJV ORIGINAL
For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Because my son was basically dead to me, and now he's alive again. He was completely lost, and now he's found. So we're throwing a party.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes coming back home calls for the biggest celebration of all.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke, traditionally attributed to Luke, a companion of Paul, was written for a Gentile audience, likely between 70 and
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