Luke 15:22
Good News Translation
But the father called to his servants. 'Hurry!' he said. 'Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and shoes on his feet.

New Revised Standard Version
But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

Contemporary English Version
But his father said to the servants, "Hurry and bring the best clothes and put them on him. Give him a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet.

New American Bible
But his father ordered his servants, ‘Quickly bring the finest robe and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the father said to his servants: Bring forth quickly the first robe and put it on him: and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And the father said to his servants: Bring forth quickly the first robe and put it on him: and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet.

the best.

Psalm 45:13 All the glory of the king's daughter is within in golden borders,

Psalm 132:9,16 Let thy priests be clothed with justice: and let thy saints rejoice. . . .

Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, and my soul shall be joyful in my God: for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation: and with the robe of justice he hath covered me, as a bridegroom decked with a crown, and as a bride adorned with her jewels.

Ezekiel 16:9-13 And I washed thee with water, and cleansed away thy blood from thee: and I anointed thee with oil. . . .

Zechariah 3:3-5 And Jesus was clothed with filthy garments: and he stood before the face of the angel. . . .

Matthew 22:11,12 And the king went in to see the guests: and he saw there a man who had not on a wedding garment. . . .

Romans 3:22 Even the justice of God, by faith of Jesus Christ, unto all, and upon all them that believe in him: for there is no distinction.

Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ: and make not provision for the flesh in its concupiscences.

Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized in Christ have put on Christ.

Ephesians 4:22-24 To put off, according to former conversation, the old man, who is corrupted according to the desire of error. . . .

Revelation 3:4,5,18 But thou hast a few names in Sardis which have not defiled their garments: and they shall walk with me in white, because they are worthy. . . .

Revelation 6:11 And white robes were given to every one of them one; And it was said to them that they should rest for a little time till their fellow servants and their brethren, who are to be slain even as they, should be filled up.

Revelation 7:9,13,14 After this, I saw a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and in sight of the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands. . . .

Revelation 19:8 And it is granted to her that she should clothe herself with fine linen, glittering and white. For the fine linen are the justifications of saints.

a ring.

Genesis 41:42 And he took his ring from his own hand, and gave it into his hand: and he put upon him a robe of silk, and put a chain of gold about his neck.

Esther 3:10 And the king took the ring that he used, from his own hand, and gave it to Aman, the son of Amadathi of the race of Agag, the enemy of the Jews.

Esther 8:2 And the king took the ring which he had commanded to be taken again from Aman, and gave it to Mardochai. And Esther set Mardochai over her house.

Romans 8:15 For you have not received the spirit of bondage again in fear: but you have received the spirit of adoption of sons, whereby we cry: Abba (Father).

Galatians 4:5,6 That he might redeem them who were under the law: that we might receive the adoption of sons. . . .

Ephesians 1:13,14 In whom you also, after you had heard the word of truth (the gospel of your salvation), in whom also believing, you were signed with the holy Spirit of promise. . . .

Revelation 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches: To him that overcometh I will give the hidden manna and will give him a white counter: and in the counter, a new name written, which no man knoweth but he that receiveth it.

and shoes.

Deuteronomy 33:25 His shoe shall be iron and brass. As the days of thy youth, so also shall thy old age be.

Psalm 18:33 Who hath made my feet like the feet of harts: and who setteth me upon high places.

Songs 7:1 What shalt thou see in the Sulamitess but the companies of camps? How beautiful are thy steps in shoes, O prince's daughter! The joints of thy thighs are like jewels, that are made by the hand of a skilful workman.

Ezekiel 16:10 And I clothed thee with embroidery, and shod thee with violet coloured shoes: and I girded thee about with fine linen, and clothed thee with fine garments.

Ephesians 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.

Context
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
21And the son said to him: Father: I have sinned against heaven and before thee I am not now worthy to be called thy son. 22And the father said to his servants: Bring forth quickly the first robe and put it on him: and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet. 23And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it: and let us eat and make merry:…
Cross References
Genesis 41:42
And he took his ring from his own hand, and gave it into his hand: and he put upon him a robe of silk, and put a chain of gold about his neck.

Zechariah 3:4
Who answered, and said to them that stood before him, saying: Take away the filthy garments from him. And he said to him: Behold I have taken away thy iniquity, and have clothed thee with change of garments.

Luke 15:21
And the son said to him: Father: I have sinned against heaven and before thee I am not now worthy to be called thy son.

Luke 15:23
And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it: and let us eat and make merry:

Revelation 6:11
And white robes were given to every one of them one; And it was said to them that they should rest for a little time till their fellow servants and their brethren, who are to be slain even as they, should be filled up.

Luke 15:21
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