Luke · Chapter 15 King James Version

Luke 15:27

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The Scripture

(27) And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

Luke 15 records the parables of the prodigal son, the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the woman at the well, each illustrating God's joy at a repentant return and the value of each person to Him. The chapter emphasizes forgiveness, the importance of returning to God, and the celebration of those who seek Him.

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Cross-references
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Luke 15:30Acts 9:17Acts 22:13Philemon 1:16

Related verses (shared words)

II Chronicles 29:22Luke 15:30