Luke 15:23

New International Version

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

Cross References

Isaiah 25:6

On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine— the best of meats and the finest of wines.

Psalm 63:5

I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.

Proverbs 9:2

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

Genesis 18:7

Then he ran to the herd and selected a choice, tender calf and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it.

1 Samuel 28:24

The woman had a fattened calf at the house, which she butchered at once. She took some flour, kneaded it and baked bread without yeast.

Proverbs 15:17

Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.

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

For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.