Luke 15:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 15:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 15:22 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 15:22 — KJV
“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:”
— Luke 15:22 (KJV)
Luke 15:22 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 15:22
“And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed with all sorts of armour, even a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords:”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:22: bring, forth, put
“And Reuben spake unto his father, saying, Slay my two sons, if I bring him not to thee: deliver him into my hand, and I will bring him to thee again.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:22: father, bring, ring
“It shall come to pass, when he seeth that the lad is not with us, that he will die: and thy servants shall bring down the gray hairs of thy servant our father with sorrow to the grave.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:22: father, servants, bring
“I will go down with thee into Egypt; and I will also surely bring thee up again: and Joseph shall put his hand upon thine eyes.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:22: bring, put, ring
“But Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you, that I may lay my hand upon Egypt, and bring forth mine armies, and my people the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt by great judgments.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:22: bring, forth, ring
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