Luke 15:30

Modern English Version

But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed the fattened calf for him.’

Cross References

Exodus 32:11

But Moses sought the favor of the Lord his God, and said, “Lord, why does Your wrath burn against Your people, whom You have brought forth from the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand?

Exodus 32:7

The Lord spoke to Moses, “Go, and get down, for your people, whom you brought out of the land of Egypt, have corrupted themselves.

Proverbs 29:3

He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but he who keeps company with prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Mark 12:44

They all contributed out of their abundance. But she, out of her poverty, put in all that she had, her entire livelihood.”

Luke 15:29

But he answered his father, ‘Look! These many years have I served you. Nor have I ever transgressed your commands, yet never have you given me a goat, so that I might be merry with my friends.

Luke 15:31

“He said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours.

Luke 15:32

But it was fitting to be merry and be glad, for this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ ”

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood and prayed these things about himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men: extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.