Luke 15:20

Free Bible Version

So he left and went home to his father. Even though he was still far away in the distance, his father saw him coming, and his heart went out to his son. The father ran to his son, hugging and kissing him.

Cross References

Genesis 33:4

Esau ran over to him and hugged him. He put his arms around his neck and kissed him. The two of them wept.

Genesis 45:14

He hugged Benjamin, and Benjamin hugged him back. They both wept for joy.

Genesis 46:29

Joseph ordered his chariot made ready and went to meet his father Israel there. As soon as he arrived, he hugged his father and wept for a long time.

2 Samuel 14:33

So Joab went and told the king what Absalom had said. Then David summoned Absalom, who came and bowed down with his face to the ground before him in respect. Then the king kissed Absalom.

Psalm 86:15

But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to become angry, full of trustworthy love and faithfulness.

Psalm 86:5

For you, Lord, are good; you are forgiving and full of trustworthy love for all who come to you.

Isaiah 49:15

Really? Can a mother forget her nursing baby? Can she forget to be kind to the child she carried in her womb? Even if she could forget, I will never forget you!

Isaiah 57:18

I know what they're doing, but I will heal them. I will lead them and comfort those who mourn,

Jeremiah 31:20

But isn't Ephraim still my precious son, my lovely child? Even though I often have to scold him, I can't forget him. So I'm torn inside with longing, wanting to show how much I care about him! declares the Lord.

Hosea 11:8

How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I let you go, Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is breaking; I am full of compassion.

Luke 15:19

I'm no longer worthy to be called your son. Please treat me as one of your hired workers.’

Luke 15:21

The son said to him, ‘Father, I've sinned against heaven and against you. I'm no longer worthy to be called your son.’

Acts 2:39

This promise is given to you, to your children, and to all who are far away—everyone the Lord our God calls.”

Acts 20:37

They all wept as they hugged and kissed him.

Ephesians 2:13

But now, in Christ Jesus, you who were once a long way off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:17

He came and shared the good news of peace with those of you who were far away, and those who were nearby,