In which two Gospels is the Parable of the Lost Sheep recorded?
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Correct answer: Matthew and Luke
The Parable of the Lost Sheep appears in Matthew 18:12–14 and Luke 15:3–7. While the context differs slightly in each Gospel, the core message remains the same.
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