Luke 15:20

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The younger son got up and started back to his father. But when he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt sorry for him. He ran to his son and hugged and kissed him.

Cross References

Genesis 33:4

But Esau ran towards Jacob and hugged and kissed him. Then the two brothers started crying.

Genesis 45:14

Joseph and Benjamin hugged each other and started crying.

Genesis 46:29

So Joseph got in his chariot and went to meet his father. When they met, Joseph hugged his father around the neck and cried for a long time.

2 Samuel 14:33

Joab went to David and told him what Absalom had said. David sent for Absalom, and Absalom came. He bowed very low, and David leaned over and kissed him.

Psalm 86:15

But you, the Lord God, are kind and merciful. You don't easily get angry, and your love can always be trusted.

Psalm 86:5

You willingly forgive, and your love is always there for those who pray to you.

Isaiah 49:15

The LORD answered, “Could a mother forget a child who nurses at her breast? Could she fail to love an infant who came from her own body? Even if a mother could forget, I will never forget you.

Isaiah 57:18

I know what you are like! But I will heal you, lead you, and give you comfort, until those who are mourning

Jeremiah 31:20

People of Israel, you are my own dear children. Don't I love you best of all? Though I often make threats, I want you to be near me, so I will have mercy on you. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Hosea 11:8

Israel, I can't let you go. I can't give you up. How could I possibly destroy you as I did the towns of Admah and Zeboiim? I just can't do it. My feelings for you are much too strong.

Luke 15:19

I am no longer good enough to be called your son. Treat me like one of your workers.’ ”

Luke 15:21

The son said, “Father, I have sinned against God in heaven and against you. I am no longer good enough to be called your son.”

Acts 2:39

This promise is for you and your children. It is for everyone our Lord God will choose, no matter where they live.”

Acts 20:37

Everyone cried and hugged and kissed him.

Ephesians 2:13

and you were far from God. But Christ offered his life's blood as a sacrifice and brought you near God.

Ephesians 2:17

Christ came and preached peace to you Gentiles, who were far from God, and peace to us Jews, who were near God.