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Luke 15:31

Luke 15:32-1964 bbe — But it was right to be glad and to have a feast; for this your brother, who was dead, is living again; he had gone away…

Bible in Basic English

"But it was right to be glad and to have a feast; for this your brother, who was dead, is living again; he had gone away and has come back."

— Luke 15:32-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 15 — Context

29

But he made answer and said to his father, See, all these years I have been your servant, doing your orders in everything: and you never gave me even a young goat so that I might have a feast with my friends:

30

But when this your son came, who has been wasting your property with bad women, you put to death the fat young ox for him.

31

And he said to him, Son, you are with me at all times, and all I have is yours.

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But it was right to be glad and to have a feast; for this your brother, who was dead, is living again; he had gone away and has come back.

Luke 15:32-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 15:32-1964 say?
Luke 15:32-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But it was right to be glad and to have a feast; for this your brother, who was dead, is living again; he had gone away and has come back.”
Where is Luke 15:32-1964 in the Bible?
Luke 15:32-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 15, verses 32–1964.
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 15:32-1964.
What translation should I read Luke 15:32-1964 in?
Luke 15:32-1964 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 15:32-1964?
Luke 15:32-1964 reads (BBE): “But it was right to be glad and to have a feast; for this your brother, who was dead, is living again; he had gone away and has come back.” 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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