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10 In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.”

Parable of the Lost Son

11 To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. 12 The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now before you die.’ So his father agreed to divide his wealth between his sons.

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10 In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”(A)

The Parable of the Lost Son

11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons.(B) 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’(C) So he divided his property(D) between them.

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