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  Bono's Bible | Biblical Allusions in U2 Songs

THE FIRST TIME

My ​father is a rich man, he wears a rich man's cloak. He gave me the keys to his kingdom (coming) 
Gave me a cup of gold
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. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found." Luke 15:22-24 NIV
 
Jesus: "Blessed are you... for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my ​Father in heaven... I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven..." Matthew 16:17-19 NIV
 
Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come... Matthew 6:9-10 RSV
He said "I have many mansions and there are many rooms to see"
Jesus: "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." John 14:2 KJV

Jesus: "My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?" John 14:2 NIV
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