pieces: "Drachma, here translated a piece of silver, is the eighth part of an ounce, which cometh to 7, 1/2 d., and is equal to the Roman penny. Matthew 18:28."
and seek: Luke 19:10; Ezekiel 34:12; John 10:16, John 11:52; Ephesians 2:17
Bible Commentary
Luke 15:8
Luke 15:8
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain
The Daily Devotional
One devotional. Every morning.
The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.
We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.
Continue tomorrow
Turn Bible study into a daily habit
Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.
Recommended reading
More for Luke 15:8
Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.
Other commentaries
Luke 15 — OverviewLuke 15 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleEvil manners, we say, beget good laws; so, in this chapter, the
murmuring of the scribes and Pharisees at the grace of Christ, and the
favour he showed to publicans and sinners, gave occasion for a more
full…Luke 15 — OverviewLuke 15 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeLuke 15:1, The parable of the lost sheep; Luke 15:8, of the piece of silver; Luke 15:11, of the prodigal son.Luke 15:1-10Luke 15:1-10 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is, I. The diligent attendance of the publicans and sinners upon
Christ's ministry. Great multitudes of Jews went with him (ch. xiv.
25), with such an assurance of admission into the kingdom of God that
he…Luke 15:8Luke 15:8 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleEither what woman, having ten pieces of silver,.... Or "drachmas": a "drachma" was the fourth part of a shekel, and of the same value with a Roman penny; and was worth of our money, seven pence half penny; so that the…
commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.sermonThe Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin"There Is Something Astonishing in the Christian Religion" In the Catacombs at Rome there is no more familiar painting than that of the Good Shepherd with...George H. MorrisoncommentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.devotionReconciliation Looks Like RunningName one relationship that is estranged or strained. This week, take one step toward reconciliation — a message, a call, a visit. You don't need to resolve everything; you just need to move first.DiscipledeckdevotionThe RunGod doesn't wait for you to clean yourself up before He hugs you. He runs through the mud to get to you. Come home. The party is waiting.DiscipleDecksermonThe TalentsSlaves Were Trusted Servants To understand this parable we must remember that the servants spoken of were really slaves.George H. Morrisondevotion The Prodigal's ClarityThe prodigal didn't need a lecture. He needed clarity. 'He came to himself.' Repentance begins not with shame but with seeing clearly. If you're in the far country, the Father is already watching the road.DiscipledeckdevotionThe Golden Chain You are not holding onto a rope; you are held by a chain. Your salvation started in the mind of God before time began, and it will finish in the presence of God when time ends. You are safe. Read Romans 8:31-39 today—it is the victory song of the Golden ChainDiscipledeck