Luke 15:1

Luke · New Testament · Chapter 15

“Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.”Luke 15:1

What Does Luke 15:1 Mean?

Luke 15:1 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 15, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Luke 15:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Timothy 1:15“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.”Matthew 9:10“And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.”Acts 2:38“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”Luke 5:29“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.”Matthew 11:19“The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.”Matthew 9:11“And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?”Matthew 21:28“But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.”James 1:19“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”Ezekiel 18:27“Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.”Matthew 5:46“For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?”Mark 2:15“And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.”Luke 3:12“Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?”Matthew 9:9“And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.”Luke 5:30“But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?”Luke 7:29“And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.”Romans 5:20“Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:”Matthew 21:31“Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.”Luke 13:30“And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.”1 Peter 4:18“And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?”Exodus 33:21“And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock:”

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