Luke 15:14

And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 15:14

BSB
After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.
AKJV
And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.
CPDV
And after he had consumed it all, a great famine occurred in that region, and he began to be in need.
ERV
And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that country; and he began to be in want.
NHEB
When he had spent all of it, there arose a severe famine in that country, and he began to be in need.
SMT
And having spent all things, a powerful famine was in that country; and he began to be in want.

Commentary for Luke 15:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 15:14
Summary
Economic hardship forces youth into desperate poverty
Place
Far country
Event
Falling into poverty
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative