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Luke 15:31 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Luke 15:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 15 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.”
Luke 15:31 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 15:31
And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. The father's response contains no rebuke, only gentle correction and affirmation. The address "Son" (τέκνον, teknon) is tender—a diminutive form expressing affection, roughly "my child." Despite the elder brother's bitter accusations and public disrespect, the father speaks with love, affirming the relationship the son has denied. This models God's patient grace toward self-righteous believers who resent His mercy to others.The phrase "thou art ever with me" (σὺ πάντοτε μετ' ἐμοῦ εἶ, sy pantote met' emou ei) remind...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 15:31
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“the glory”
“Let the children be filled first, for it is not appropriate to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.”
“did God reject his people? May it never be! For I also am an Israelite”
“Or who hath first given to him”