Luke 15:20

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

So he got up and went to his father. But while the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion.   He ran, threw his arms round his neck, and kissed   him.

Cross References

Ephesians 2:13

But now, in Christ Jesus, you who were far away have been brought near by the blood  of Christ.

Isaiah 49:15

‘Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the child of her womb? Even if these forget, yet I will not forget you.

Genesis 33:4

But Esau ran to meet him, hugged him, threw his arms round him, and kissed him. Then they wept.

Ephesians 2:17

He came and proclaimed the good news  of peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.

Jeremiah 31:20

Isn’t Ephraim a precious son to me, a delightful child? Whenever I speak against him, I certainly still think about him. Therefore, my inner being yearns for him; I will truly have compassion on him. This is the  Lord’s declaration.

Isaiah 57:18

I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will lead him and restore comfort to him and his mourners,

Genesis 46:29

Joseph hitched the horses to his chariot and went up to Goshen to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, threw his arms round him, and wept for a long time.

Genesis 45:14

Then Joseph threw his arms round his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept on his shoulder.

Acts 20:37

There were many tears shed by everyone. They embraced Paul and kissed him,

Acts 2:39

For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all who are far off,  as many as the Lord our God will call.’

Hosea 11:8

How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I surrender you, Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? I have had a change of heart; my compassion is stirred!

2 Samuel 14:33

Joab went to the king and told him. So David summoned Absalom, who came to the king and paid homage with his face to the ground before him. Then the king kissed Absalom.

Luke 15:19

I’m no longer worthy   to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired workers.’ ”

Luke 15:21

The son said to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. I’m no longer worthy to be called your son.”