Luke 15:19

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I am no longer good enough to be called your son. Treat me like one of your workers.’ ”

Cross References

Genesis 32:10

I don't deserve all the good things you have done for me, your servant. When I first crossed the Jordan, I had only my walking stick, but now I have two large groups of people and animals.

Job 42:6

That's why I hate myself and sit here in dust and ashes to show my sorrow.

Psalm 84:10

One day in your temple is better than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather serve in your house, than live in the homes of the wicked.

Luke 15:18

I will go to my father and say to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against God in heaven and against you.

Luke 15:20

The younger son got up and started back to his father. But when he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt sorry for him. He ran to his son and hugged and kissed him.

Luke 5:8

When Simon Peter saw this happen, he knelt down in front of Jesus and said, “Lord, don't come near me! I am a sinner.”

1 Corinthians 15:9

I am the least important of all the apostles. In fact, I caused so much trouble for God's church that I don't even deserve to be called an apostle.

1 Peter 5:6

Be humble in the presence of God's mighty power, and he will honour you when the time comes.