KJV ORIGINAL
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?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Think about it, if you had a hundred sheep and one wandered off, wouldn't you leave the ninety-nine safe ones and go searching for that lost sheep until you found it?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God will chase after you even when you're the one who wandered away.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, sheep herding was a common practice in Palestine, and Jesus often drew from everyday life to convey deeper spiritual lessons. This parable was spoken in response to criticism from the Pharisees and teachers of the law, who disapproved of Jesus associating with tax collectors and sinners. Jesus used it to highlight God's compassionate pursuit of the lost, emphasizing that no one is beyond His care.
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