Luke 15:24

Contemporary English Version 1995

This son of mine was dead, but has now come back to life. He was lost and has now been found.” And they began to celebrate.

Cross References

Ezekiel 34:16

to look for those that are lost and bring back the ones that wander off, to bandage those that are hurt and protect the ones that are weak. I will also slaughter those that are fat and strong, because I always do right.

Colossians 2:13

You were dead, because you were sinful and were not God's people. But God let Christ make you alive, when he forgave all our sins.

Luke 19:10

The Son of Man came to look for and to save people who are lost.”

Ephesians 2:1

In the past you were dead because you sinned and fought against God.

Luke 15:4

If any of you has 100 sheep, and one of them gets lost, what will you do? Won't you leave the 99 in the field and go look for the lost sheep until you find it?

Luke 15:32

But we should be glad and celebrate! Your brother was dead, but he is now alive. He was lost and has now been found.”

Romans 6:11

In the same way, you must think of yourselves as dead to the power of sin. But Christ Jesus has given life to you, and you live for God.

Romans 8:2

The Holy Spirit will give you life that comes from Christ Jesus and will set you free from sin and death.

Romans 12:15

When others are happy, be happy with them, and when they are sad, be sad.

Isaiah 35:10

The people the Lord has rescued will come back singing as they enter Zion. Happiness will be a crown everyone will always wear. They will celebrate and shout because all sorrows and worries will be gone far away.

John 11:25

Jesus then said, “I am the one who raises the dead to life! Everyone who has faith in me will live, even if they die.

Ephesians 5:14

Light shows up everything, just as the Scriptures say, “Wake up from your sleep and rise from death. Then Christ will shine on you.”

1 Corinthians 12:26

If one part of our body hurts, we hurt all over. If one part of our body is honored, the whole body will be happy.

1 Timothy 5:6

A widow who thinks only about having a good time is already dead, even though she is still alive.

Romans 11:15

When Israel rejected God, the rest of the people in the world were able to turn to him. So when God makes friends with Israel, it will be like bringing the dead back to life.

Romans 6:13

or let any part of it become a slave of evil. Give yourselves to God, as people who have been raised from death to life. Make every part of your body a slave that pleases God.

John 5:21

Just as the Father raises the dead and gives life, so the Son gives life to anyone he wants to.

Mark 8:22

As Jesus and his disciples were going into Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch the man.

Ezekiel 34:4

You have never protected the weak ones or healed the sick ones or bandaged those that get hurt. You let them wander off and never look for those that get lost. You are cruel and mean to my sheep.

Revelation 3:1

This is what you must write to the angel of the church in Sardis: I have the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. Listen to what I say. I know what you are doing. Everyone may think you are alive, but you are dead.

Jude 1:12

These people are filthy minded, and by their shameful and selfish actions they spoil the meals you eat together. They are like clouds blown along by the wind, but never bringing any rain. They are like leafless trees, uprooted and dead, and unable to produce fruit.

Luke 10:19

I have given you the power to trample on snakes and scorpions and to defeat the power of your enemy Satan. Nothing can harm you.

Genesis 45:28

and said, “Now I can believe you! My son Joseph must really be alive, and I will get to see him before I die.”

Isaiah 66:11

She will nurse and comfort you, just like your own mother, until you are satisfied. You will fully enjoy her wonderful glory.

Matthew 8:22

Jesus answered, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.”

Luke 9:60

Jesus answered, “Let the dead take care of the dead, while you go and tell about God's kingdom.”

Luke 15:23

Get the best calf and prepare it, so we can eat and celebrate.

Luke 15:25

The older son had been out in the field. But when he came near the house, he heard the music and dancing.