Luke 15:24

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

My son was dead, but now he is alive again! He was lost, but now he is found!’ So they began to have a party.

Cross References

Ephesians 2:5

We were spiritually dead because of all we had done against him. But he gave us new life together with Christ. (You have been saved by God’s grace.)

Ezekiel 34:16

“I will search for the lost sheep. I will bring back the sheep that were scattered and put bandages on the sheep that were hurt. I will make the weak sheep strong, but I will destroy the fat and powerful shepherds. I will feed them the punishment they deserve.”

Colossians 2:13

You were spiritually dead because of your sins and because you were not free from the power of your sinful self. But God gave you new life together with Christ. He forgave all our sins.

Luke 19:10

The Son of Man came to find lost people and save them.”

Ephesians 2:1

In the past you were spiritually dead because of your sins and the things you did against God.

Luke 15:4

“Suppose one of you has 100 sheep, but one of them gets lost. What will you do? You will leave the other 99 sheep there in the field and go out and look for the lost sheep. You will continue to search for it until you find it.

Luke 15:32

But this was a day to be happy and celebrate. Your brother was dead, but now he is alive. He was lost, but now he is found.’”

Romans 6:11

In the same way, you should see yourselves as being dead to the power of sin and alive for God through Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:2

That is because in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit that brings life made you free. It made you free from the law that brings sin and death.

Romans 12:15

When others are happy, you should be happy with them. And when others are sad, you should be sad too.

Isaiah 35:10

The Lord will make his people free, and they will come back to him. They will come into Zion rejoicing. They will be happy forever. Their happiness will be like a crown on their heads. Gladness and joy will fill them completely. Sorrow and sadness will be far, far away.

John 11:25

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection. I am life. Everyone who believes in me will have life, even if they die.

Ephesians 5:14

Yes, everything is made clear by the light. This is why we say, “Wake up, you who are sleeping! Rise from death, and Christ will shine on you.”

1 Corinthians 12:26

If one part of the body suffers, then all the other parts suffer with it. Or if one part is honored, then all the other parts share its honor.

1 Timothy 5:6

But the widow who uses her life to please herself is really dead while she is still living.

Romans 11:15

God turned away from the Jews. When that happened, he became friends with the other people in the world. So when he accepts the Jews, it will be like bringing people to life after death.

Romans 6:13

Don’t offer the parts of your body to serve sin. Don’t use your bodies to do evil, but offer yourselves to God, as people who have died and now live. Offer the parts of your body to God to be used for doing good.

John 5:21

The Father raises the dead and gives them life. In the same way, the Son gives life to those he wants to.

Mark 8:22

Jesus and his followers came to Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch the man.

Ezekiel 34:4

You have not made the weak strong. You have not cared for the sick sheep. You have not put bandages on the sheep that were hurt. Some of the sheep wandered away, and you did not go get them and bring them back. You did not go to look for the lost sheep. No, you were cruel and severe—that’s the way you tried to lead the sheep!

Revelation 3:1

“Write this to the angel of the church in Sardis: “Here is a message from the one who has the seven spirits and the seven stars. “I know what you do. People say that you are alive, but really you are dead.

Jude 1:12

These people are like dirty spots among you—they bring shame to you in the special meals you share together. They eat with you and have no fear. They take care of only themselves. They are like clouds without rain. The wind blows them around. They are like trees that have no fruit at harvest time and are pulled out of the ground. So they are twice dead.

Luke 10:19

He is the enemy, but know that I have given you more power than he has. I have given you power to crush his snakes and scorpions under your feet. Nothing will hurt you.

Genesis 45:28

Israel said, “Now I believe you. My son Joseph is still alive! I am going to see him before I die!”

Isaiah 66:11

Be happy that you will receive mercy like milk coming from her breast. Jerusalem’s “milk” will satisfy you! You will drink it and enjoy her glory.

Matthew 8:22

But Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and let those who are dead bury their own dead.”

Luke 9:60

But Jesus said to him, “Let the people who are dead bury their own dead. You must go and tell about God’s kingdom.”

Luke 15:23

And bring our best calf and kill it so that we can celebrate with plenty to eat.

Luke 15:25

“The older son had been out in the field. When he came near the house, he heard the sound of music and dancing.