Luke 15:4 cpdv — “What man among you, who has one hundred sheep, and if he will have lost one of them, would not leave the ninety-nine i…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“What man among you, who has one hundred sheep, and if he will have lost one of them, would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the one whom he had lost, until he finds it? "

— Luke 15:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 15 — Context

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Now tax collectors and sinners were drawing near to him, so that they might listen to him.

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And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, “This one accepts sinners and eats with them.”

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And he told this parable to them, saying:

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“What man among you, who has one hundred sheep, and if he will have lost one of them, would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the one whom he had lost, until he finds it?

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

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And returning home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them: ‘Congratulate me! For I have found my sheep, which had been lost.’

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I say to you, that there will be so much more joy in heaven over one sinner repenting, than over the ninety-nine just, who do not need to repent.

Luke 15:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 15:4 say?
Luke 15:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““What man among you, who has one hundred sheep, and if he will have lost one of them, would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the one whom he had lost, until he finds it? ”
Where is Luke 15:4 in the Bible?
Luke 15:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 15, verse 4.
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 15:4.
What translation should I read Luke 15:4 in?
Luke 15:4 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 15:4?
Luke 15:4 reads (CPDV): ““What man among you, who has one hundred sheep, and if he will have lost one of them, would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the one whom he had lost, until he finds it? ” 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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