Luke 15:22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and p…”

Luke 15:22

But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

World English Bible

“But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.

American Standard Version

But the father said to his servants, Bring forth quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

Geneva Bible 1599

Then the father said to his seruaunts, Bring foorth the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feete,

Darby Translation

But the father said to his bondmen, Bring out the best robe and clothe him in [it], and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet;

Young's Literal Translation

'And the father said unto his servants, Bring forth the first robe, and clothe him, and give a ring for his hand, and sandals for the feet;

Bible in Basic English

But the father said to his servants, Get out the first robe quickly, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet:

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Cross references

“the best”

Isaiah 61:10 Revelation 6:11 Zechariah 3:3–5 Revelation 7:9 Revelation 19:8 Ephesians 4:22–24

Isaiah 61:10 · BSB

I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns…

Revelation 6:11 · BSB

Then each of them was given a white robe and told to rest a little while longer until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers, were killed, just as they had been killed.

Zechariah 3:3–5 · BSB

Now Joshua was dressed in filthy garments as he stood before the angel.

Revelation 7:9 · BSB

After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in th…

Revelation 19:8 · BSB

She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.

Ephesians 4:22–24 · BSB

to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

“a ring”

Genesis 41:42 Esther 8:2 Esther 3:10 Romans 8:15 Revelation 2:17 Galatians 4:5

Genesis 41:42 · BSB

Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck.

Esther 8:2 · BSB

The king removed the signet ring he had recovered from Haman and presented it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed Mordecai over the estate of Haman.

Esther 3:10 · BSB

So the king removed the signet ring from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews.

Romans 8:15 · BSB

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Revelation 2:17 · BSB

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receiv…

Galatians 4:5 · BSB

to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.

“and shoes”

Deuteronomy 33:25 Psalm 18:33 Song of Solomon 7:1 Ephesians 6:15 Ezekiel 16:10

Deuteronomy 33:25 · BSB

May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.”

Psalm 18:33 · BSB

He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights.

Song of Solomon 7:1 · BSB

How beautiful are your sandaled feet, O daughter of the prince! The curves of your thighs are like jewels, the handiwork of a master.

Ephesians 6:15 · BSB

and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.

Ezekiel 16:10 · BSB

I clothed you in embroidered cloth and gave you sandals of fine leather. I wrapped you in fine linen and covered you with silk.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

21The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son. ’

23Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let us feast and celebrate.

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