KJV ORIGINAL
It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
We had to celebrate and throw a party! Your brother was completely gone — like, we thought we'd lost him forever — but now he's back home and alive again.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the best comebacks deserve the biggest celebrations.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a companion of Paul, to Theophilus and a wider Gentile audience, likely between 70 and 90 CE. It was written to provide an orderly account of Jesus' life and teachings, emphasizing his compassion and the inclusion of all people, particularly in response to criticism about his association with marginalized groups.
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