Luke 15:20

God's Word

“So he went at once to his father. While he was still at a distance, his father saw him and felt sorry for him. He ran to his son, put his arms around him, and kissed him.

Cross References

Psalm 86:5

You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, full of mercy toward everyone who calls out to you.

Psalm 86:15

But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient, always faithful and ready to forgive.

Ephesians 2:13

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

Isaiah 49:15

Can a woman forget her nursing child? Will she have no compassion on the child from her womb? Although mothers may forget, I will not forget you.

Genesis 33:4

Then Esau ran to meet Jacob. Esau hugged him, threw his arms around him, and kissed him. They both cried.

Ephesians 2:17

He came with the Good News of peace for you who were far away and for those who were near.

Jeremiah 31:20

Is Ephraim my dear son? Is he a pleasant child? Even though I have often spoken against him, I still think fondly of him. That is why my heart longs for him, and I will certainly have compassion on him,” declares the Lord.

Isaiah 57:18

I’ve seen their ⌞sinful⌟ ways, but I’ll heal them. I’ll guide them and give them rest. I’ll comfort them and their mourners.

Genesis 46:29

Joseph prepared his chariot and went to meet his father Israel. As soon as he saw his father, he threw his arms around him and cried on his shoulder a long time.

Genesis 45:14

He threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and cried with Benjamin, who was crying on his shoulder.

Acts 20:37

Everyone cried a lot as they put their arms around Paul and kissed him.

Acts 2:39

This promise belongs to you and to your children and to everyone who is far away. It belongs to everyone who worships the Lord our God.”

Hosea 11:8

“How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboim? I have changed my mind. I am deeply moved.

2 Samuel 14:33

Joab went to the king and told him this. The king then called for Absalom, who came to the king and bowed down with his face touching the ground. And the king kissed Absalom.

Luke 15:19

I don’t deserve to be called your son anymore. Make me one of your hired men.” ’

Luke 15:21

Then his son said to him, ‘Father, I’ve sinned against heaven and you. I don’t deserve to be called your son anymore.’