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The parable of the prodigal son
The article explores the parable of the prodigal son in the Gospel of Luke, stressing divine forgiveness and love. The father welcomes his repentant son, in contrast to the elder son, who criticizes such leniency. This parable, the hinge of chapter 15, illustrates God’s search for those who have gone astray. Luke rearranges this account to support his theological message on the Kingdom of Heaven.
Luke 15.8-10 (King James Version) :Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org