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gathered together all he owned
"packed his things" or "put his things in his bag"
living recklessly
"living without thinking about the consequences of his actions" or "living wildly"
Now
This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Jesus explains how the younger son went from having plenty to being in need.
a severe famine spread through that country
"a drought occurred there and the entire country did not have enough food"
to be in need
"to lack what he needed" or "to not have enough"