Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 15:1 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Luke 15:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 15 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.”
Luke 15:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 15:1
Luke sets the context: 'Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him' (Ἦσαν δὲ αὐτῷ ἐγγίζοντες πάντες οἱ τελῶναι καὶ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ ἀκούειν αὐτοῦ). The imperfect tense 'engizō' (ἐγγίζοντες, were drawing near) indicates continuous action—outcasts habitually came to Jesus. Tax collectors (τελῶναι, telōnai) were despised as collaborators with Rome and extortioners. 'Sinners' (ἁμαρτωλοὶ, hamartōloi) included prostitutes, the ritually unclean, and Torah-violators. Their attraction to Jesus demonstrates His radical acceptance and the gospel's appeal to those aware of their nee...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 15:1
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“that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.”
“behold”
“And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.”
“and he came to the first”
“when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he has committed”
“they declared God to be just”
“that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded”
“there are some who are last who will be first”