Luke 15:5-6

[5] And when he hath found it, he layeth it on shoulders, rejoicing. [6] And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice for I have found sheep which was lost.

What is the context of Luke 15:5-6?

The Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-7 true)
The Parable about the Faithful Shepherd (Luke 15:1-7 true)
The Parable of the Lost Sheep .( A .) (Luke 15:1-7 true)
Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-7 true)
The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-7 true)

What does Luke 15:5-6 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The contrast between the lost and the found condition of the one sheep was the cause for the shepherd"s great rejoicing. His joy at the secure condition of the sheep is the point of the parable. The parable also pictures the shepherd (Jesus) taking the initiative in seeking the lost, a major theme in Luke (cf. Luke 19:10; et al.). By picturing the shepherd carrying the sheep home on his shoulders Jesus was communicating His loving care of those He saves. His action depicted common rural practice.