German · Beginner

Der verlorene Sohn

Adapted from The Prodigal Son

By The Bible

A younger son wastes his inheritance, returns home, and is welcomed by his father.

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Der jüngere Sohn verlässt sein Zuhause

The younger son leaves home

Jesus erzählt eine Geschichte: Ein Mann hat zwei Söhne. Eines Tages sagt der jüngere Sohn: „Vater, gib mir meinen Teil von deinem Besitz.“ Der Vater teilt seinen Besitz unter den beiden Söhnen auf. Wenige Tage später packt der jüngere Sohn alles zusammen und reist in ein fernes Land.

Jesus tells a story: A man has two sons. One day, the younger son says, “Father, give me my share of your property.” The father divides his possessions between the two sons. A few days later, the younger son packs everything up and travels to a distant country.

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