Luke 15:13 kjva — And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there waste…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living."

— Luke 15:13, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 15 — Context

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Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

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And he said, A certain man had two sons:

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And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.

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And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.

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And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

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And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.

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And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.

Luke 15:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 15:13 say?
Luke 15:13 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.”
Where is Luke 15:13 in the Bible?
Luke 15:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 15, verse 13.
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 15:13.
What translation should I read Luke 15:13 in?
Luke 15:13 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 15:13?
Luke 15:13 reads (KJVA): “And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.” 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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