Luke 15:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 15:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 15:19 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 15:19 — KJV
“And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.”
— Luke 15:19 (KJV)
Luke 15:19 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 15:19
“Then Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear now, ye Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards, and make you all captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds;”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:19: son, make, one
“And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:19: more, son, one
“And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by Enrogel, and called all his brethren the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants: Enrogel: or, the well Rogel”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:19: called, son, one
“And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:19: more, make, one
“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, of the Lord: or, in the Lord”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:19: worthy, called, son
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