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Luke 15:19 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Luke 15:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 15 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.”
Luke 15:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 15:19
And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. The prodigal's rehearsed confession reveals his profound awareness of unworthiness. The phrase "no more worthy" (οὐκέτι εἰμὶ ἄξιος, ouketi eimi axios) acknowledges complete forfeiture of sonship rights. Having squandered his inheritance, violated family honor, and lived among Gentiles with pigs, he recognizes the magnitude of his offense.His request to become a "hired servant" (μίσθιος, misthios) shows both humility and calculation. Unlike household slaves (δοῦλοι, douloi) who belonged to the family, hired worker...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 15:19
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“and repent in dust and ashes.,Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes., עַל־כֵּן אֶמְאַס וְנִחַמְתִּי עַל־עָפָר וָאֵפֶר׃ פ ,Wherefore I abhor my words, and repent, Seeing I am dust and ashes.,διὸ ἐφαύλισα ἐμαυτὸν καὶ ἐτάκην ἥγημαι δὲ ἐμαυτὸν γῆν καὶ σποδόν,Wherefore I have counted myself vile, and have fainted: and I esteem myself dust and ashes.,,,,”
“than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.”
“when he saw it”
“and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands”
“the centurion sent friends to him”
“and of all the truth”
“that he may exalt you in due time;”
“and said”
“who is not worthy to be called an apostle”
“a persecutor”