Luke 15:2

Luke 15:1 web — Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.

World English Bible

"Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him."

— Luke 15:1, World English Bible

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KJV
“Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.”
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ASV
“Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near unto him to hear him. ”
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NET
“The Parable of the Lost Sheep and Coin Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming to hear him.”
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DRB
“Now the publicans and sinners drew near unto him to hear him.”
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BBE
“Now all the tax-farmers and sinners came near to give ear to him.”
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KJVA
“Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.”
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Luke 15 — Context

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.

The Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man welcomes sinners, and eats with them."

He told them this parable.

"Which of you men, if you had one hundred sheep, and lost one of them, wouldn't leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one that was lost, until he found it?

Luke 15:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 15:1 say?

Luke 15:1 in the World English Bible reads: “Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.”

Where is Luke 15:1 in the Bible?

Luke 15:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 15, verse 1.

Who wrote Luke?

Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Luke about?

Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.

What are the major themes of Luke?

Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 15:1.

What translation should I read Luke 15:1 in?

Luke 15:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Luke 15:1?

Luke 15:1 reads (WEB): “Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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