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Luke 15:17-23

17 “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death!

18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.

19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired men.’

20 So he got up and went to his father.
“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate.

Cross References for Luke 15:17-23

Ephesians 5:14 - for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, ris... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:14 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:14

Luke 16:23 - In hell, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. Click to read the verse Luke 16:23 Click to read the verse Luke 16:23

Ecclesiastes 9:3 - This is the evil in everything that happens under the sun: The same destiny overtakes all. The ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:3 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:3

Ephesians 2:4-5 - But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:4-5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:4-5

Lamentations 1:7 - In the days of her affliction and wandering Jerusalem remembers all the treasures that were her... Click to read the verse Lamentations 1:7 Click to read the verse Lamentations 1:7

Luke 8:35 - and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they found the man f... Click to read the verse Luke 8:35 Click to read the verse Luke 8:35

Psalms 73:20 - As a dream when one awakes, so when you arise, O Lord, you will despise them as fantasies. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:20 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:20

Acts 2:37 - When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles... Click to read the verse Acts 2:37 Click to read the verse Acts 2:37

Acts 12:11 - Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know without a doubt that the Lord sent his angel a... Click to read the verse Acts 12:11 Click to read the verse Acts 12:11

2 Timothy 2:26 - and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken th... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:26 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:26

Acts 26:11 - Many a time I went from one synagogue to another to have them punished, and I tried to force th... Click to read the verse Acts 26:11 Click to read the verse Acts 26:11

Deuteronomy 30:1 - Prosperity After Turning to the Lord When all these blessings and curses I have set before you ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 30:1 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 30:1

Luke 15:18-19 - I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven an... Click to read the verse Luke 15:18-19 Click to read the verse Luke 15:18-19

Jeremiah 31:19 - After I strayed, I repented; after I came to understand, I beat my breast. I was ashamed and hu... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:19 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:19

Ezekiel 18:28 - Because he considers all the offenses he has committed and turns away from them, he will surely... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:28 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:28

Isaiah 46:8 - “Remember this, fix it in mind, take it to heart, you rebels. Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:8

Psalms 50:22 - “Consider this, you who forget God, or I will tear you to pieces, with none to rescue: Click to read the verse Psalms 50:22 Click to read the verse Psalms 50:22

Acts 16:29-30 - The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. Click to read the verse Acts 16:29-30 Click to read the verse Acts 16:29-30

Titus 3:4-6 - But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, Click to read the verse Titus 3:4-6 Click to read the verse Titus 3:4-6

Haggai 1:5 - Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. Click to read the verse Haggai 1:5 Click to read the verse Haggai 1:5

2 Timothy 1:7 - For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discip... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:7 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:7

James 1:16-18 - Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Click to read the verse James 1:16-18 Click to read the verse James 1:16-18

Acts 26:11-19 - Many a time I went from one synagogue to another to have them punished, and I tried to force th... Click to read the verse Acts 26:11-19 Click to read the verse Acts 26:11-19