Luke 15:23

New International Reader's Version

Bring the fattest calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate.

Cross References

Genesis 18:7

Then he ran over to the herd. He picked out a choice, tender calf. He gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it.

Psalm 63:5

I will be as satisfied as if I had eaten the best food there is. I will sing praise to you with my mouth.

Proverbs 15:17

A few vegetables where there is love are better than the finest meat where there is hatred.

Proverbs 9:2

She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine. She has also set her table.

Isaiah 25:6

On Mount Zion the Lord who rules over all will prepare a feast for all the nations. The best and richest foods and the finest aged wines will be served.

Luke 15:22

“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

Luke 15:24

This son of mine was dead. And now he is alive again. He was lost. And now he is found.’ So they began to celebrate.

1 Samuel 28:24

The woman had a fat calf at her house. She killed it at once. She got some flour. She mixed it and baked some bread that didn’t have any yeast in it.