Luke 15:26 akjv — And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.

American King James Version

"And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. "

— Luke 15:26, American King James Version

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Luke 15 — Context

23

And bring here the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:

24

For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

25

Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing.

26

And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.

27

And he said to him, Your brother is come; and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.

28

And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and entreated him.

29

And he answering said to his father, See, these many years do I serve you, neither transgressed I at any time your commandment: and yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:

Luke 15:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 15:26 say?
Luke 15:26 in the American King James Version reads: “And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. ”
Where is Luke 15:26 in the Bible?
Luke 15:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 15, verse 26.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 15:26.
What translation should I read Luke 15:26 in?
Luke 15:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 15:26?
Luke 15:26 reads (AKJV): “And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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