Luke 15:14

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“After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.”

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BSBPD

“After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and he having spent all, there came a mighty famine on that country, and himself began to be in want;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Luke 15:14 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Chronicles 33:11So the LORD brought against them the military commanders of the king of Assyria, who captured Manasseh, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon.
  2. Ezekiel 16:27Therefore I stretched out My hand against you and reduced your portion. I gave you over to the desire of those who hate you, the daughters of the Philistines, who were ashamed of your lewd conduct.
  3. Hosea 2:9Therefore I will take back My grain in its time and My new wine in its season; I will take away My wool and linen, which were given to cover her nakedness.
  4. Amos 8:9And in that day, declares the Lord GOD, I will make the sun go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the daytime.

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