Luke 15:24

Free Bible Version

because this is my son who was dead, but who has returned alive; he was lost but now he's found.’ So they started celebrating.

Cross References

Genesis 45:28

Israel said, “All right, I believe you! My son Joseph is still alive! I'm going to go and see him before I die.”

Isaiah 35:10

Those the Lord has set free will return, singing as they enter Jerusalem, wearing crowns of everlasting joy. They are overcome with thankfulness and happiness; sorrow and sadness simply disappear.

Isaiah 66:11

Like a baby you can nurse at her breasts that bring comfort, drinking deeply and being satisfied by all she has to give.

Ezekiel 34:16

I will go looking for the lost, bring home the strays, bandage the injured, and strengthen the weak. However, I will destroy those who are fat and strong. Because I do what's right, I will be sure to take care of them.

Ezekiel 34:4

You haven't taken care of the weak, healed the sick, bandaged the injured, brought home the strays, or looked for the lost. On the contrary, you ruled them using violence and cruelty.

Matthew 8:22

“Follow me! Leave the dead to bury their own dead,” Jesus replied.

Mark 8:22

They went to Bethsaida where some people brought a blind man to Jesus. They begged Jesus to touch him and heal him.

Luke 10:19

Yes, I have given you power to tread on snakes and scorpions, and to overcome all the enemy's strength, and nothing will harm you.

Luke 15:23

Bring the calf we've been fattening and kill it. Let's have a feast to celebrate

Luke 15:25

Now the older son was working out in the fields. As he walked towards the house, he heard music and dancing.

Luke 15:32

But we should be happy and celebrate! This is your brother who was dead, but who has returned alive; he was lost but now he's found!’”

Luke 15:4

“Imagine a man who had a hundred sheep lost one of them. Wouldn't he leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture, and search for the one that's lost until he finds it?

Luke 19:10

For the Son of man came to search for and save those who are lost.”

Luke 9:60

“Let the dead bury their own dead,” Jesus replied. “You go and proclaim God's kingdom.”

John 11:25

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who trust in me will live, even though they die.

John 5:21

For just as the Father gives life to those he resurrects from the dead, in the same way the Son also gives life to those that he wants.

Romans 11:15

If the result of God's rejection of them is that the world becomes God's friends, the result of God's acceptance of them would be like the dead coming back to life!

Romans 12:15

Be happy with those who are happy; cry with those who are crying.

Romans 6:11

In just the same way you should consider yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God through Christ Jesus.

Romans 6:13

and don't use any parts of your body as evil tools of sin. Instead dedicate yourselves to God as those who have been brought back from death to life, and use all parts of your body as tools to do something good for God.

Romans 8:2

The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death.

1 Corinthians 12:26

So when one part is suffering, all the other parts of the body suffer with it, and when one part is treated well, then all the other parts of the body are happy too!

Ephesians 2:1

At one time you were dead in your sins and evil actions,

Ephesians 2:5

even while we were dead in our sins, has made us alive together with Christ. Trusting in him has saved you!

Ephesians 5:14

That's why it's said, “Wake up, those of you who are sleeping, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

Colossians 2:13

And even though you were dead because of your sins and being physically “uncircumcised,” he brought you to life together with him. He has forgiven us all our sins.

1 Timothy 5:6

But a widow who concentrates on pleasing herself is already dead, even though she's still physically alive.

Jude 1:12

These people spoil your fellowship meals, for they are selfish shepherds that don't have the slightest sense of shame—they only take care of themselves. They're clouds blown along by the wind that bring no rain. They're bare trees without fruit—twice dead, pulled out by the roots.

Revelation 3:1

“Write this to the angel of the Sardis church: This is what the one who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars says: I know what you have accomplished, and that you give the appearance of being alive—but in reality you are dead.