Devine Scripture

Luke 15:1

Luke chapter 15 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near unto him to hear him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near unto him to hear him.

Context

v.1This passage

v.2And both the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Timothy 1:15

    Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief:

  • Romans 5:20

    And the law came in besides, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace did abound more exceedingly:

  • Luke 5:29

    And Levi made him a great feast in his house: and there was a great multitude of publicans and of others that were sitting at meat with them.

  • Luke 13:30

    And behold, there are last who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last.

  • Ezekiel 18:27

    Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.

  • Matthew 9:10

    And it came to pass, as he sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples.