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Luke 15:27 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Luke 15:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 15 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.”
Luke 15:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 15:27
And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. The servant's report emphasizes three key elements: family relationship ("thy brother"), the father's extravagant celebration ("killed the fatted calf"), and the cause—the son's safe return. The phrase "safe and sound" (ὑγιαίνοντα, hygiainonta) means healthy, whole, sound—not merely alive but restored to wellness. The father celebrates not just the son's survival but his wholeness.The servant's perspective reflects proper gospel understanding. He identifies the re...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 15:27
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“and standing by me said to me”
“but more than a slave”
“and entered into the house. Laying his hands on him”
“your son”