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Jesus told this story about a man who had two sons.
English · Intermediate
The Prodigal Son
A younger son wastes his inheritance, returns home, and is welcomed by his father.
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The younger son leaves home
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“Father, give me my share of your property,” the younger son said.
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So the father divided his property between his two sons. A few days later, the younger son gathered everything he had received and set off for a distant country.
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