Luke 15:30
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 15:30 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 15:30 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted c..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 15:30 — KJV
“But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.”
— Luke 15:30 (KJV)
Luke 15:30 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 15:30
“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.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:30: come, hath, killed
“Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not:”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:30: son, come, hath
“Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:30: come, hath, devoured
“And he knew it, and said, It is my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:30: son, hath, devoured
“And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:30: son, come, hath
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