In Luke's version, what does the shepherd do when he finally finds the lost sheep?
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Correct answer: He joyfully puts it on his shoulders
Luke 15:5 describes the shepherd's tenderness, noting that he joyfully carries the sheep home on his shoulders. This represents God's active and loving rescue of the repentant.
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