Luke 15:32
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 15:32 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 15:32 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 15:32 — KJV
“It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.”
— Luke 15:32 (KJV)
Luke 15:32 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 15:32
“For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:32: merry, dead, alive
“And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:32: meet, glad, brother
“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. meet...: Heb. as before him”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:32: meet, should, make
“Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks' mouths, we brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan: how then should we steal out of thy lord's house silver or gold?”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:32: should, again, found
“And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:32: make, brother, again
Pray Luke 15:32
Generate a Prayer from Luke 15:32
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse