32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.'” Read full chapter ...

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

The father of the prodigal son is explaining to his older son why he is celebrating the return of a rebellious, disrespectful brother.

New International Version But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.'”

Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.

[11] And he said, "There was a man who had two sons; [12] and the younger of them said to his father, `Father, give me the share of property that falls to me.' ...

32 But it was right to make merry and rejoice, because this thy brother was dead and has come to life again, and was lost and has been found.

Luke adds two parables (the lost coin, Lk 15:8–10; the prodigal son, Lk 15:11–32) from his own special tradition to illustrate Jesus' particular concern for ...

Jesus gives the parables of the lost sheep, the piece of silver, and the prodigal son. 1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

Luke 15:25-32 is about a father with two sons who do not understand their father's love and grace.