Luke 15:28 nasb — "But he became angry and was not willing to go in; and his father came out and began pleading with him.

NASB

""But he became angry and was not willing to go in; and his father came out and began pleading with him."

— Luke 15:28, NASB

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Luke 15 — Context

25

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

26

"And he summoned one of the servants and began inquiring what these things could be.

27

"And he said to him, 'Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has received him back safe and sound.'

28

"But he became angry and was not willing to go in; and his father came out and began pleading with him.

29

"But he answered and said to his father, 'Look! For so many years I have been serving you and I have never neglected a command of yours; and yet you have never given me a young goat, so that I might celebrate with my friends;

30

but when this son of yours came, who has devoured your wealth with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him.'

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"And he said to him, 'Son, you have always been with me, and all that is mine is yours.

Luke 15:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 15:28 say?
Luke 15:28 in the NASB reads: “"But he became angry and was not willing to go in; and his father came out and began pleading with him.”
Where is Luke 15:28 in the Bible?
Luke 15:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 15, verse 28.
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 15:28.
What translation should I read Luke 15:28 in?
Luke 15:28 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 15:28?
Luke 15:28 reads (NASB): “"But he became angry and was not willing to go in; and his father came out and began pleading with him.” 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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