Luke 15:13 describes the prodigal squandering his property in reckless living, the exact behavior the older brother complains about.

Luke 15:22 shows the father's lavish welcome—the robe and ring—which provokes the older brother's anger in verse 30.

Luke 15:23 commands killing the fattened calf for celebration, the very act the older brother resents in his complaint.

In Luke 15:32, the father directly responds to the older brother's complaint, emphasizing joy over the brother's return from death to life.

Luke 15:27 is the servant's report that the father killed the fattened calf because the brother is safe, prompting the older brother's complaint.

Luke 18:9 introduces the Pharisee and tax collector parable, mirroring the older brother's self-righteous contempt for his brother.

Luke 18:11 shows a Pharisee's self-righteous prayer, mirroring the older brother's disdain for sinners and his sense of superiority.

In Proverbs 5:10, wasting wealth on strangers parallels the prodigal's squandering on harlots.

In Proverbs 6:26, a harlot reduces to poverty — echoing the prodigal's wasted livelihood.

In Proverbs 29:3, a companion of harlots squanders wealth — exactly the prodigal's action.

In Matthew 20:12, workers complain about equal pay — like the older brother resenting the father's generosity.

In Mark 12:44, the widow gives her whole livelihood to God — a contrast to the prodigal wasting his.

In Proverbs 19:26, mistreating a father brings shame — the prodigal's actions dishonor his father.

In Proverbs 28:7, keeping company with gluttons shames a father — the prodigal's companions also shame his father.

In Jeremiah 31:19, repentance after disgrace mirrors the prodigal's return and shame.