Luke 15:17 net — But when he came to his senses he said,‘How many of my father’s hired workers have food enough to spare, but here I am…

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"But when he came to his senses he said,‘How many of my father’s hired workers have food enough to spare, but here I am dying from hunger!"

— Luke 15:17, NET Bible

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Luke 15 — Context

14

Then after he had spent everything, a severe famine took place in that country, and he began to be in need.

15

So he went and worked for one of the citizens of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs.

16

He was longing to eat the carob pods the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.

17

But when he came to his senses he said,‘How many of my father’s hired workers have food enough to spare, but here I am dying from hunger!

18

I will get up and go to my father and say to him,“Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.

19

I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired workers.”’

20

So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way from home his father saw him, and his heart went out to him; he ran and hugged his son and kissed him.

Luke 15:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 15:17 say?
Luke 15:17 in the NET Bible reads: “But when he came to his senses he said,‘How many of my father’s hired workers have food enough to spare, but here I am dying from hunger!”
Where is Luke 15:17 in the Bible?
Luke 15:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 15, verse 17.
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 15:17.
What translation should I read Luke 15:17 in?
Luke 15:17 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 15:17?
Luke 15:17 reads (NET): “But when he came to his senses he said,‘How many of my father’s hired workers have food enough to spare, but here I am dying from hunger!” 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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