Luke 15 cross-references
Luke 15 has 32 verses, which point to 417 other passages and are cited by 437. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
See Luke 15’s threads in the explorerLuke 15:1
Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.
Points to (8)
- 1 Timothy 1:15 — This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save… 15 votes
- Matthew 9:10–13 — And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down… 14 votes
- Luke 5:29–32 — And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others… 12 votes
- Matthew 21:28–31 — But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my… 6 votes
- Ezekiel 18:27 — Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is… 5 votes
- Romans 5:20 — Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: 3 votes
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- Acts 2:38 — Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the… 14 votes
- Matthew 11:19 — The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of… 8 votes
- Matthew 9:11 — And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and… 7 votes
- James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 6 votes
Luke 15:2
And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
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- Matthew 9:11 — And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and… 13 votes
- Luke 19:7 — And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. 8 votes
- Luke 7:39 — Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a… 8 votes
- Luke 5:30 — But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with… 6 votes
- Acts 11:3 — Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them. 5 votes
- Galatians 2:12 — For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew… 4 votes
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- Luke 19:7 — And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. 12 votes
- Galatians 2:12 — For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew… 7 votes
- Psalms 51:17 — The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. 7 votes
- Romans 15:7 — Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. 6 votes
Luke 15:3
And he spake this parable unto them, saying,
Pointed to from (7)
- Matthew 9:13 — But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the… 22 votes
- Isaiah 53:6 — All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him… 11 votes
- Matthew 10:6 — But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 4 votes
- Matthew 13:3 — And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; 3 votes
Luke 15:4
What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
Points to (16)
- Ezekiel 34:16 — I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was… 26 votes
- Ezekiel 34:11–12 — For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out. 24 votes
- Matthew 18:12–14 — How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety… 21 votes
- Luke 19:10 — For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. 20 votes
- 1 Peter 2:25 — For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. 17 votes
- Psalms 119:176 — I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments. 15 votes
Pointed to from (22)
- Luke 19:10 — For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. 71 votes
- 1 Peter 2:25 — For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. 66 votes
- Matthew 18:12 — How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety… 23 votes
- Luke 23:43 — And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. 19 votes
Luke 15:5
And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Points to (29)
- Hebrews 12:2 — Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the… 5 votes
- Luke 19:9 — And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. 4 votes
- Micah 7:18 — Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his… 4 votes
- Isaiah 46:3–4 — Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the… 4 votes
- Isaiah 40:10–11 — Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with… 4 votes
- Titus 3:3–7 — For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures,… 3 votes
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- Zephaniah 3:17 — The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will… 26 votes
- Zechariah 4:10 — For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand… 10 votes
- John 15:11 — These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 6 votes
- Matthew 18:13 — And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and… 6 votes
Luke 15:6
And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
Points to (17)
- Luke 15:10 — Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. 7 votes
- Luke 15:24 — For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. 6 votes
- 1 Peter 2:25 — For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. 5 votes
- Psalms 119:176 — I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments. 5 votes
- Acts 11:23 — Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart… 4 votes
- John 15:14 — Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 4 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- John 3:29 — He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him,… 7 votes
- Luke 15:9 — And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for… 5 votes
- Revelation 11:15 — And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are… 3 votes
- Song of Solomon 5:1 — I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my… 2 votes
Luke 15:7
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Points to (10)
- Luke 15:10 — Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. 43 votes
- Luke 5:32 — I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. 39 votes
- Luke 15:32 — It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and… 30 votes
- Matthew 18:13 — And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and… 27 votes
- Proverbs 30:12 — There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. 21 votes
- Luke 18:9–11 — And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised… 19 votes
Pointed to from (17)
- Mark 2:17 — When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are… 37 votes
- Luke 15:10 — Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. 28 votes
- John 8:11 — She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. 21 votes
- Luke 5:32 — I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. 16 votes
Luke 15:8
Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
Points to (5)
- Ezekiel 34:12 — As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek… 13 votes
- Luke 19:10 — For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. 12 votes
- John 10:16 — And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and… 9 votes
- John 11:52 — And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were… 7 votes
- Ephesians 2:17 — And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. 3 votes
Luke 15:9
And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
Points to (1)
- Luke 15:6–7 — And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me;… 5 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- John 15:11 — These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 8 votes
- Luke 10:21 — In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou… 4 votes
- Micah 7:18 — Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his… 4 votes
- Song of Solomon 5:1 — I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my… 3 votes
Luke 15:10
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
Points to (18)
- Luke 15:7 — I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety… 28 votes
- Ezekiel 33:11 — Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the… 22 votes
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 — For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh… 20 votes
- Ezekiel 18:23 — Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from… 18 votes
- Luke 13:5 — I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. 15 votes
- Matthew 18:14 — Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. 14 votes
Pointed to from (35)
- Luke 15:7 — I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety… 43 votes
- Isaiah 55:7 — Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and… 41 votes
- Psalms 51:17 — The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. 28 votes
- Luke 5:32 — I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. 22 votes
Luke 15:11
And he said, A certain man had two sons:
Pointed to from (4)
- Matthew 21:28 — But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my… 4 votes
- Luke 15:25 — Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. 2 votes
- Jeremiah 35:16 — Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father, which he… 2 votes
- 2 Samuel 12:1 — And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city;… 2 votes
Luke 15:12
And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.
Points to (5)
- Deuteronomy 21:16–17 — Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not make the son of the… 8 votes
- Mark 12:44 — For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her… 3 votes
- Luke 15:30 — But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him… 1 votes
- Psalms 17:14 — From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose… 1 votes
- Psalms 16:5–6 — The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. 0 votes
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- Luke 21:4 — For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in… 6 votes
- Luke 15:30 — But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him… 4 votes
- Mark 12:44 — For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her… 3 votes
- Ecclesiastes 11:9 — Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the… 3 votes
Luke 15:13
And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
Points to (33)
- Jeremiah 2:5 — Thus saith the LORD, What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from me, and have… 7 votes
- Proverbs 29:3 — Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 7 votes
- Proverbs 21:17 — He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. 7 votes
- Proverbs 23:19–22 — Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way. 5 votes
- Luke 16:19 — There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 4 votes
- Luke 16:1 — And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was… 4 votes
Pointed to from (17)
- Psalms 119:9 — BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. 13 votes
- Luke 16:1 — And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was… 5 votes
- Proverbs 29:3 — Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:6 — But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 4 votes
Luke 15:14
And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.
Points to (4)
- 2 Chronicles 33:11 — Wherefore the LORD brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh… 4 votes
- Ezekiel 16:27 — Behold, therefore I have stretched out my hand over thee, and have diminished thine ordinary food, and… 3 votes
- Amos 8:9–12 — And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord GOD, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and… 2 votes
- Hosea 2:9–14 — Therefore will I return, and take away my corn in the time thereof, and my wine in the season thereof, and… 2 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Proverbs 21:20 — There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. 5 votes
- Psalms 107:12 — Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help. 4 votes
- Isaiah 57:17 — For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on… 1 votes
- Hosea 2:6 — Therefore, behold, I will hedge up thy way with thorns, and make a wall, that she shall not find her paths. 0 votes
Luke 15:15
And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.
Points to (24)
- Titus 3:3 — For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures,… 5 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:25–26 — In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the… 4 votes
- Isaiah 1:5 — Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart… 3 votes
- Ephesians 2:2–3 — Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of… 2 votes
- Nahum 3:6 — And I will cast abominable filth upon thee, and make thee vile, and will set thee as a gazingstock. 2 votes
- Jeremiah 31:18–19 — I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock… 2 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Leviticus 11:7 — And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to… 4 votes
- Deuteronomy 14:8 — And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not the cud, it is unclean unto you: ye shall not… 3 votes
- Deuteronomy 23:16 — He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it… 2 votes
- Matthew 8:30 — And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding. 1 votes
Luke 15:16
And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.
Points to (9)
- Romans 6:19–21 — I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members… 4 votes
- Hosea 12:1 — Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they… 3 votes
- Jonah 2:2–8 — And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried… 2 votes
- Lamentations 4:5 — They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet embrace… 2 votes
- Isaiah 57:3 — But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the whore. 2 votes
- Isaiah 55:2 — Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not?… 2 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Malachi 3:7 — Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto… 6 votes
- Proverbs 27:7 — The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. 6 votes
- Lamentations 4:5 — They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet embrace… 4 votes
- Jeremiah 3:1 — They say, If a man put away his wife, and she go from him, and become another man's, shall he return unto her… 3 votes
Luke 15:17
And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!
Points to (15)
- Ezekiel 18:28 — Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely… 20 votes
- Ephesians 2:4–5 — But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 18 votes
- Luke 15:18–19 — I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before… 12 votes
- Ephesians 5:14 — Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 10 votes
- Acts 16:29–30 — Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, 9 votes
- Titus 3:4–6 — But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 6 votes
Pointed to from (33)
- 2 Timothy 1:7 — For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 48 votes
- Psalms 119:59 — I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. 6 votes
- Acts 12:11 — And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and… 5 votes
- Psalms 32:5 — I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions… 5 votes
Luke 15:18
I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,
Points to (34)
- Lamentations 3:40 — Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD. 16 votes
- 1 John 1:8–10 — If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 13 votes
- Luke 15:21 — And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to… 12 votes
- Luke 18:13 — And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his… 9 votes
- Jeremiah 50:4–5 — In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the children of Israel shall come, they and the children of… 9 votes
- Psalms 51:3–5 — For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. 9 votes
Pointed to from (34)
- Proverbs 28:13 — He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. 27 votes
- Isaiah 65:24 — And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. 26 votes
- Matthew 6:9 — After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 15 votes
- Luke 15:17 — And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare,… 12 votes
Luke 15:19
And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
Points to (11)
- Job 42:6 — Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. 8 votes
- Psalms 84:10 — For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than… 7 votes
- 1 Peter 5:6 — Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 5 votes
- James 4:8–10 — Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye… 5 votes
- Luke 5:8 — When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. 4 votes
- Joshua 9:24–25 — And they answered Joshua, and said, Because it was certainly told thy servants, how that the LORD thy God… 4 votes
Pointed to from (2)
- Matthew 8:8 — The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the… 9 votes
- Luke 7:6 — Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him,… 2 votes
Luke 15:20
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
Points to (19)
- Psalms 103:10–13 — He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 18 votes
- Psalms 86:5 — For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. 16 votes
- Psalms 86:15 — But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. 14 votes
- Ephesians 2:13 — But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. 13 votes
- Isaiah 49:15 — Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they… 9 votes
- Deuteronomy 30:2–4 — And shalt return unto the LORD thy God, and shalt obey his voice according to all that I command thee this… 9 votes
Pointed to from (23)
- Isaiah 30:18 — And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he… 15 votes
- Ezekiel 33:11 — Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the… 14 votes
- Luke 23:43 — And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. 12 votes
- Jonah 3:10 — And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said… 10 votes
Luke 15:21
And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
Points to (7)
- Psalms 51:4 — Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when… 12 votes
- Luke 15:18–19 — I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before… 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 8:12 — But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ. 6 votes
- Jeremiah 3:13 — Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the LORD thy God, and hast scattered thy… 6 votes
- Romans 2:4 — Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness… 5 votes
- Psalms 143:2 — And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. 4 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- Psalms 103:13 — Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him. 27 votes
- Luke 15:18 — I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before… 12 votes
- Matthew 6:9 — After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 12 votes
- Psalms 51:4 — Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when… 12 votes
Luke 15:22
But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
Points to (28)
- Esther 8:2 — And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it unto Mordecai. And Esther set… 10 votes
- Genesis 41:42 — And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of… 10 votes
- Revelation 6:11 — And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a… 9 votes
- Isaiah 61:10 — I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the… 9 votes
- Esther 3:10 — And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews'… 8 votes
- Revelation 19:8 — And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the… 7 votes
Pointed to from (31)
- Zechariah 3:4 — And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him.… 17 votes
- Psalms 30:11 — Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; 11 votes
- Deuteronomy 33:25 — Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be. 11 votes
- Isaiah 61:10 — I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the… 9 votes
Luke 15:23
And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:
Points to (6)
- Matthew 22:2–14 — And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 6 votes
- Isaiah 25:6 — And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on… 4 votes
- Psalms 63:5 — My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: 4 votes
- Isaiah 65:13–14 — Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants… 3 votes
- Genesis 18:7 — And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted… 3 votes
- Proverbs 9:2 — She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. 2 votes
Pointed to from (17)
- Zephaniah 3:17 — The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will… 29 votes
- Isaiah 53:10 — Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering… 6 votes
- John 15:11 — These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 5 votes
- Exodus 24:11 — And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his hand: also they saw God, and did eat and drink. 5 votes
Luke 15:24
For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
Points to (30)
- Ephesians 2:5 — Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 30 votes
- Ezekiel 34:16 — I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was… 28 votes
- Luke 19:10 — For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. 25 votes
- Colossians 2:13 — And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him,… 21 votes
- Luke 15:4 — What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the… 19 votes
- Ephesians 2:1 — And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 18 votes
Pointed to from (14)
- Luke 15:32 — It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and… 17 votes
- Isaiah 55:7 — Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and… 14 votes
- Revelation 3:1 — And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God,… 9 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:6 — But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 8 votes
Luke 15:25
Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
Points to (10)
- Jeremiah 31:4 — Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy… 3 votes
- Psalms 150:4 — Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. 3 votes
- Luke 15:11–12 — And he said, A certain man had two sons: 2 votes
- Luke 7:32 — They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped… 2 votes
- Ecclesiastes 3:4 — A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 2 votes
- Psalms 149:3 — Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. 2 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Acts 13:45 — But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were… 2 votes
- 2 Samuel 6:14 — And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod. 2 votes
- Matthew 11:17 — And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not… 1 votes
- Genesis 34:5 — And Jacob heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter: now his sons were with his cattle in the field: and… 1 votes
Luke 15:26
And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
Pointed to from (2)
- Acts 2:12 — And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? 3 votes
- Luke 18:36 — And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. 1 votes
Luke 15:27
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.
Points to (4)
- Philemon 1:16 — Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee,… 2 votes
- Acts 22:13 — Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up… 2 votes
- Acts 9:17 — And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the… 2 votes
- Luke 15:30 — But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him… 2 votes
Pointed to from (1)
- Genesis 18:7 — And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted… 2 votes
Luke 15:28
And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.
Points to (21)
- 1 Samuel 18:8 — And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten… 5 votes
- Luke 15:2 — And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 4 votes
- Jonah 4:9 — And God said to Jonah, Doest thou well to be angry for the gourd? And he said, I do well to be angry, even… 4 votes
- Genesis 4:5–7 — But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. 4 votes
- Luke 13:34 — O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would… 3 votes
- Luke 7:39 — Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a… 3 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- Jonah 4:11 — And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot… 11 votes
- Jonah 4:1 — But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. 6 votes
- Isaiah 65:5 — Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a… 4 votes
- Matthew 23:37 — O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often… 3 votes
Luke 15:29
And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
Points to (21)
- Luke 18:11–12 — The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are,… 3 votes
- Luke 15:7 — I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety… 3 votes
- Malachi 3:14 — Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we… 3 votes
- Zechariah 7:3 — And to speak unto the priests which were in the house of the LORD of hosts, and to the prophets, saying,… 3 votes
- Revelation 3:17 — Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou… 2 votes
- Revelation 2:17 — He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give… 2 votes
Pointed to from (13)
- Luke 15:7 — I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety… 14 votes
- Mark 2:17 — When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are… 6 votes
- Matthew 19:27 — Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have… 6 votes
- Matthew 25:24 — Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping… 4 votes
Luke 15:30
But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
Points to (7)
- Luke 15:12–13 — And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he… 4 votes
- Proverbs 29:3 — Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 4 votes
- Luke 18:11 — The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are,… 3 votes
- Luke 15:32 — It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and… 3 votes
- Luke 15:22–23 — But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his… 2 votes
- Exodus 32:11 — And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which… 2 votes
Pointed to from (18)
- Luke 11:13 — If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly… 6 votes
- Mark 7:28 — And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter. 6 votes
- Proverbs 29:3 — Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 6 votes
- Luke 16:1 — And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was… 5 votes
Luke 15:31
And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.
Points to (6)
- Romans 11:1 — I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of… 7 votes
- Romans 9:4 — Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the… 7 votes
- Mark 7:27–28 — And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. 7 votes
- Matthew 20:13–16 — But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? 5 votes
- Romans 11:35 — Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? 1 votes
- Luke 19:22–23 — And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was… 1 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- John 8:35 — And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. 8 votes
- Matthew 20:14 — Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. 5 votes
- Genesis 4:6 — And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? 3 votes
Luke 15:32
It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
Points to (10)
- Ephesians 2:1–10 — And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 18 votes
- Luke 15:24 — For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. 17 votes
- Isaiah 35:10 — And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads:… 13 votes
- Romans 3:4 — God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in… 10 votes
- Psalms 51:8 — Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. 9 votes
- Romans 15:9–13 — And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to… 7 votes
Pointed to from (35)
- Luke 19:10 — For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. 56 votes
- Luke 15:7 — I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety… 30 votes
- Zephaniah 3:17 — The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will… 26 votes
- Luke 15:24 — For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. 14 votes