Luke 15:2 net — But the Pharisees and the experts in the law were complaining,“This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

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"But the Pharisees and the experts in the law were complaining,“This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”"

— Luke 15:2, NET Bible

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Luke 15 — Context

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The Parable of the Lost Sheep and Coin Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming to hear him.

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But the Pharisees and the experts in the law were complaining,“This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

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So Jesus told them this parable:

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“Which one of you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, would not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go look for the one that is lost until he finds it?

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Then when he has found it, he places it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

Luke 15:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 15:2 say?
Luke 15:2 in the NET Bible reads: “But the Pharisees and the experts in the law were complaining,“This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.””
Where is Luke 15:2 in the Bible?
Luke 15:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 15, verse 2.
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 15:2.
What translation should I read Luke 15:2 in?
Luke 15:2 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 15:2?
Luke 15:2 reads (NET): “But the Pharisees and the experts in the law were complaining,“This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”” 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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