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Luke 15:31

Luke 15:32 cpdv — But it was necessary to feast and to rejoice. For this brother of yours was dead, and has revived; he was lost, and is…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But it was necessary to feast and to rejoice. For this brother of yours was dead, and has revived; he was lost, and is found.’ ” "

— Luke 15:32, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 15 — Context

29

And in response, he said to his father: ‘Behold, I have been serving you for so many years. And I have never transgressed your commandment. And yet, you have never given me even a young goat, so that I might feast with my friends.

30

Yet after this son of yours returned, who has devoured his substance with loose women, you have killed the fatted calf for him.’

31

But he said to him: ‘Son, you are with me always, and all that I have is yours.

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But it was necessary to feast and to rejoice. For this brother of yours was dead, and has revived; he was lost, and is found.’ ”

Luke 15:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 15:32 say?
Luke 15:32 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But it was necessary to feast and to rejoice. For this brother of yours was dead, and has revived; he was lost, and is found.’ ” ”
Where is Luke 15:32 in the Bible?
Luke 15:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 15, verse 32.
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.
What translation should I read Luke 15:32 in?
Luke 15:32 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?
Luke 15:32 reads (CPDV): “But it was necessary to feast and to rejoice. For this brother of yours was dead, and has revived; he was lost, and is found.’ ” ” 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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