Luke 15:17

And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!

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Other Translations for Luke 15:17

BSB
Finally he came to his senses and said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have plenty of food? But here I am, starving to death!
AKJV
And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!
CPDV
And returning to his senses, he said: 'How many hired hands in my father's house have abundant bread, while I perish here in famine!
ERV
But when he came to himself he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish here with hunger!
NHEB
But when he came to himself he said, 'How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough to spare, and I'm dying here with hunger.
SMT
And having come to himself, he said, Many hired of my father abound in loaves, and I am perishing with hunger!

Commentary for Luke 15:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 15:17
Summary
Youth realizes father's servants have abundance
Place
Far country
Event
Coming to self-awareness
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative