Luke 15:23-24

The Parable of the Prodigal Son

²³ And bring _b the fattened calf and kill it, and _c let us eat and celebrate. ²⁴ For this my son _d was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to celebrate.

1. Cross References
   1 Samuel 28:24
   Now the woman had a fattened calf in the house, and she quickly killed it, and she took flour and kneaded it and baked unleavened bread of it.
   
2. Cross References
   Luke 12:19
   And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.
   
3. Cross References
   Luke 15:32
   It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'
   Romans 11:15
   For if their rejection means the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead?
   Ephesians 2:1
   And you were dead in the trespasses and sins
   Colossians 2:13
   And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses.
   Revelation 3:1
   And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: 'The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. "'I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead.