Luke 15:32

New American Bible - revised edition

But now we must celebrate and rejoice, because your brother was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.’”

Cross References

Psalm 51:8

Behold, you desire true sincerity; and secretly you teach me wisdom.

Isaiah 35:10

And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy; They meet with joy and gladness, sorrow and mourning flee away.

Hosea 14:9

Ephraim! What more have I to do with idols? I have humbled him, but I will take note of him. I am like a verdant cypress tree. From me fruit will be found for you!

Matthew 18:11

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Luke 15:24

because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found.’ Then the celebration began.

Luke 15:31

He said to him, ‘My son, you are here with me always; everything I have is yours.

Luke 7:34

The Son of Man came eating and drinking and you said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’

Romans 11:15

For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?

Romans 3:19

Now we know that what the law says is addressed to those under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world stand accountable to God,

Romans 3:4

Of course not! God must be true, though every human being is a liar, as it is written: “That you may be justified in your words, and conquer when you are judged.”