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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And when he has found it, he will joyfully carry it home on his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having found <i>it</i>, he lays <i>it</i> on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when he hath found <i>it</i>, he layeth <i>it</i> on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And when he has found <i>it,</i> he lays <i>it</i> on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when he has found it, he puts it on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he has found it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he has found it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And when you find it, you will be so glad that you will put it on your shoulder <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When he finds it, he's happy. He puts that sheep on his shoulders and<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When you find it, you are so happy that you put it on your shoulders <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When he finds it, he puts it on his shoulders and rejoices. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then when he has found it, he places it on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When he has found it, he carries it on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And when he has found it, he lifts it on his shoulder, glad at heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When he has found it, he carries it on his shoulders, rejoicing. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And having found, he lays [it] on his shoulders rejoicing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having found <i>it</i>, he lays <i>it</i> on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and having found, he doth lay it on his shoulders rejoicing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And having found, he puts upon his shoulders, rejoicing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when he hath found it, lay it upon his shoulders, rejoicing: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when he has found it, he places it on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And when he does find it, he sets it on his shoulders with great joy<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when he finds it he rejoices, and he takes it on his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“And whenever he has found it he rejoices and carries it on his shoulder.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And when he finds it, he puts it on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And having found it, places it on his shoulders, rejoicing:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and when he hath found it, joyfully lay it upon his shoulders?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And when he has found it, he lifts it on his shoulder, glad at heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And, finding <i>it</i>, he places <i>it</i> upon his shoulders, rejoicing:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And when he hath found <Fr><i>it,</i><FR> he layeth <Fr><i>it</i><FR> on his shoulders rejoicing:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/15-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=6174" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/15.htm">The Parable of the Lost Sheep</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>“What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heurōn (V-APA-NMS) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">when he finds it,</a> <a href="/greek/2007.htm" title="2007: epitithēsin (V-PIA-3S) -- To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.">he joyfully puts it</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well."></a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5606.htm" title="5606: ōmous (N-AMP) -- The shoulder. Perhaps from the alternate of phero; the shoulder.">shoulders,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">6</span>comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-12.htm">Matthew 18:12-13</a></span><br />What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? / And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11-15</a></span><br />I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. / The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. / The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-11.htm">Ezekiel 34:11-16</a></span><br />For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and seek them out. / As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. / I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them into their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the settlements of the land. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a></span><br />He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1-4</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27-30</a></span><br />My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-25.htm">1 Peter 2:25</a></span><br />For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-10.htm">Jeremiah 31:10</a></span><br />Hear, O nations, the word of the LORD, and proclaim it in distant coastlands: “The One who scattered Israel will gather them and keep them as a shepherd keeps his flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/11-16.htm">Zechariah 11:16</a></span><br />For behold, I will raise up a shepherd in the land who will neither care for the lost, nor seek the young, nor heal the broken, nor sustain the healthy, but he will devour the flesh of the choice sheep and tear off their hooves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Hebrews 13:20-21</a></span><br />Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, / equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-176.htm">Psalm 119:176</a></span><br />I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-14.htm">Micah 7:14</a></span><br />Shepherd with Your staff Your people, the flock of Your inheritance. They live alone in a woodland, surrounded by pastures. Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-17</a></span><br />When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-6.htm">Isaiah 53:6</a></span><br />We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">1 Samuel 17:34-35</a></span><br />David replied, “Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep, and whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock, / I went after it, struck it down, and delivered the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.</p><p class="hdg">when.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/19-9.htm">Luke 19:9</a></b></br> And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/23-43.htm">Luke 23:43</a></b></br> And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/62-12.htm">Isaiah 62:12</a></b></br> And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken.</p><p class="hdg">he layeth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/40-10.htm">Isaiah 40:10,11</a></b></br> Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong <i>hand</i>, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward <i>is</i> with him, and his work before him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/46-3.htm">Isaiah 46:3,4</a></b></br> Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne <i>by me</i> from the belly, which are carried from the womb: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a></b></br> In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.</p><p class="hdg">rejoicing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/15-23.htm">Luke 15:23,24,32</a></b></br> And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill <i>it</i>; and let us eat, and be merry: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm">Isaiah 53:10,11</a></b></br> Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put <i>him</i> to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see <i>his</i> seed, he shall prolong <i>his</i> days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/62-5.htm">Isaiah 62:5</a></b></br> For <i>as</i> a young man marrieth a virgin, <i>so</i> shall thy sons marry thee: and <i>as</i> the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, <i>so</i> shall thy God rejoice over thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/2-29.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/luke/8-13.htm">Carries</a> <a href="/luke/15-4.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/luke/15-4.htm">Found</a> <a href="/luke/10-20.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/luke/12-45.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/luke/13-17.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/luke/12-17.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/daniel/1-1.htm">Layeth</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/luke/13-17.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-11.htm">Shoulder</a> <a href="/matthew/23-4.htm">Shoulders</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/john/7-19.htm">Carries</a> <a href="/luke/15-9.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/luke/15-6.htm">Found</a> <a href="/luke/15-6.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/luke/19-6.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/luke/19-21.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/genesis/2-16.htm">Layeth</a> <a href="/luke/16-18.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/genesis/21-14.htm">Shoulder</a> <a href="/luke/23-26.htm">Shoulders</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/15-1.htm">The parable of the lost sheep;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/15-8.htm">of the piece of silver;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/15-11.htm">of the prodigal son.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The act of finding the sheep highlights the initiative and effort of the shepherd, reflecting God's active pursuit of the lost. In biblical context, this mirrors God's relentless love and grace, as seen in <a href="/ezekiel/34-11.htm">Ezekiel 34:11-16</a>, where God promises to search for His sheep and care for them. The shepherd's search signifies the divine mission of Jesus, who came "to seek and to save the lost" (<a href="/luke/19-10.htm">Luke 19:10</a>).<p><b>he joyfully puts it</b><br>The joy expressed by the shepherd upon finding the sheep underscores the theme of divine joy over repentance. This joy is not just a personal satisfaction but a reflection of heavenly celebration, as seen in <a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Luke 15:7</a>, where there is more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons. The act of putting the sheep on his shoulders is a gesture of care and protection, symbolizing the shepherd's willingness to bear the burden of the lost, akin to Jesus bearing the sins of humanity.<p><b>on his shoulders</b><br>Carrying the sheep on his shoulders is a powerful image of strength, care, and responsibility. In the cultural context of the time, shepherds were known for their dedication and readiness to protect their flock at all costs. This act is reminiscent of <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-6</a>, where the suffering servant bears the iniquities of others. It also typifies Christ's role as the Good Shepherd (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>), who lays down His life for the sheep, emphasizing His sacrificial love and commitment to bringing the lost back to the fold.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_shepherd.htm">The Shepherd</a></b><br>Represents Jesus Christ, who seeks out the lost with compassion and dedication.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lost_sheep.htm">The Lost Sheep</a></b><br>Symbolizes sinners or those who have strayed from the faith, highlighting the need for repentance and return to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>The setting where the sheep is lost, representing the world or a state of being away from God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_act_of_finding.htm">The Act of Finding</a></b><br>The shepherd's search and discovery of the sheep, illustrating God's relentless pursuit of the lost.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_joyful_return.htm">The Joyful Return</a></b><br>The shepherd's joy in finding the sheep, emphasizing the celebration in heaven over one sinner who repents.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit_of_the_lost.htm">The Pursuit of the Lost</a></b><br>Jesus actively seeks those who are lost, demonstrating His love and commitment to every individual.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_salvation.htm">The Joy of Salvation</a></b><br>There is great joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, highlighting the value of each soul to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_burden_of_restoration.htm">The Burden of Restoration</a></b><br>The shepherd carries the sheep on his shoulders, symbolizing the responsibility and care involved in restoring someone to the faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_shepherd_others.htm">The Call to Shepherd Others</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to participate in His mission by reaching out to those who are lost and guiding them back to the fold.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_being_found.htm">The Assurance of Being Found</a></b><br>No matter how far one has strayed, Jesus is willing and able to find and restore them to the community of believers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_we_praise_the_lord.htm">What divine joy and wisdom do the Odes reveal?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/prodigal_son's_lesson_on_forgiveness.htm">What lessons does the Prodigal Son teach about forgiveness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_having_a_sound_mind.htm">Why leave the ninety-nine sheep?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_can_i_find_my_lost_sheep.htm">Where can I find my lost sheep?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders.</span>--Here again we have a three-fold series of parallel applications: the love of Jesus for each wandering sheep, bearing and sustaining it in its weakness; the love which led Him to take upon Him our nature, and to bear its infirmities; the love which leads those in whom the mind of Christ is formed to follow in His footsteps, and to act as He acted.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/15-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">when he finds [it],</span><br /><span class="grk">εὑρὼν</span> <span class="translit">(heurōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he joyfully puts [it]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιτίθησιν</span> <span class="translit">(epitithēsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2007.htm">Strong's 2007: </a> </span><span class="str2">To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπὶ</span> <span class="translit">(epi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">his</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shoulders,</span><br /><span class="grk">ὤμους</span> <span class="translit">(ōmous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5606.htm">Strong's 5606: </a> </span><span class="str2">The shoulder. 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