Luke 15:21
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 15
“And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.”Luke 15:21
What Does Luke 15:21 Mean?
Luke 15:21 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 15, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Luke 15:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 103:13“Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.”Psalms 51:4“Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.”Matthew 6:9“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.”Luke 15:18“I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,”2 Samuel 12:13“And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.”Matthew 8:8“The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.”Psalms 51:17“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”Jeremiah 3:13“Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the LORD thy God, and hast scattered thy ways to the strangers under every green tree, and ye have not obeyed my voice, saith the LORD.”1 Corinthians 8:12“But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.”Ezra 9:6“And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens.”Romans 2:4“Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?”Psalms 143:2“And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.”Hosea 14:2“Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips.”Ezekiel 16:63“That thou mayest remember, and be confounded, and never open thy mouth any more because of thy shame, when I am pacified toward thee for all that thou hast done, saith the Lord GOD.”Daniel 4:26“And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule.”Daniel 9:15“And now, O Lord our God, that hast brought thy people forth out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and hast gotten thee renown, as at this day; we have sinned, we have done wickedly.”
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