Luke 15:26 net — So he called one of the slaves and asked what was happening.

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"So he called one of the slaves and asked what was happening."

— Luke 15:26, NET Bible

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Luke 15 — Context

23

Bring the fattened calf and kill it! Let us eat and celebrate,

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because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again– he was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.

25

“Now his older son was in the field. As he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing.

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So he called one of the slaves and asked what was happening.

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The slave replied,‘Your brother has returned, and your father has killed the fattened calf because he got his son back safe and sound.’

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But the older son became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and appealed to him,

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but he answered his father,‘Look! These many years I have worked like a slave for you, and I never disobeyed your commands. Yet you never gave me even a goat so that I could celebrate with my friends!

Luke 15:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 15:26 say?
Luke 15:26 in the NET Bible reads: “So he called one of the slaves and asked what was happening.”
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 (NET): “So he called one of the slaves and asked what was happening.” 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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