Luke 15:12
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 15
“And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.”Luke 15:12
What Does Luke 15:12 Mean?
Luke 15:12 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 15, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Generosity.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Luke 15:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 21:16“Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated, which is indeed the firstborn:”Luke 21:4“For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.”Luke 15:30“But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.”Proverbs 28:19“He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.”Ecclesiastes 11:9“Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”Mark 12:44“For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.”Exodus 17:2“Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the LORD?”Proverbs 19:26“He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.”Psalms 17:14“From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.”Psalms 16:5“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.”
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