Luke 15:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 15:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 15:21 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 15:21 — KJV
“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.”
— Luke 15:21 (KJV)
Luke 15:21 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 15:21
“Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:21: father, sinned, against
“He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:21: son, father, more
“And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:21: son, father, against
“I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:21: father, sinned, against
“And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:21: son, more, worthy
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