Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:
Parallel translations
- WEB You shall cast your lot among us. We’ll all have one purse.”
- BSB Throw in your lot with us; let us all share one purse”—
- NKJV Cast in your lot among us, Let us all have one purse”—
- NASB Throw in your lot with us; We will all have one money bag,”
- NLT Come, throw in your lot with us; we’ll all share the loot.”
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Quick answer
They invite the youth into full partnership, sharing one common purse. It matters because sin often appeals through belonging and shared loyalty.
Overview
The final lure is camaraderie: equal membership and shared spoils within the gang. The appeal to community and identity makes the temptation powerful, especially for the young. Yet this counterfeit fellowship leads to shared judgment, unlike the true fellowship found in Christ's people.
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