Luke 15:20

Good News Translation

So he got up and started back to his father. “He was still a long way from home when his father saw him; his heart was filled with pity, and he ran, threw his arms around his son, and kissed him.

Cross References

Genesis 33:4

But Esau ran to meet him, threw his arms around him, and kissed him. They were both crying.

Genesis 45:14

He threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and began to cry; Benjamin also cried as he hugged him.

Genesis 46:29

Joseph got in his chariot and went to Goshen to meet his father. When they met, Joseph threw his arms around his father's neck and cried for a long time.

2 Samuel 14:33

So Joab went to King David and told him what Absalom had said. The king sent for Absalom, who went to him and bowed down to the ground in front of him. The king welcomed him with a kiss.

Psalm 86:15

But you, O Lord, are a merciful and loving God, always patient, always kind and faithful.

Psalm 86:5

You are good to us and forgiving, full of constant love for all who pray to you.

Isaiah 49:15

So the Lord answers, “Can a woman forget her own baby and not love the child she bore? Even if a mother should forget her child, I will never forget you.

Isaiah 57:18

“I have seen how they acted, but I will heal them. I will lead them and help them, and I will comfort those who mourn.

Jeremiah 31:20

“Israel, you are my dearest child, the one I love best. Whenever I mention your name, I think of you with love. My heart goes out to you; I will be merciful.

Hosea 11:8

“How can I give you up, Israel? How can I abandon you? Could I ever destroy you as I did Admah, or treat you as I did Zeboiim? My heart will not let me do it! My love for you is too strong.

Luke 15:19

I am no longer fit to be called your son; treat me as one of your hired workers.”’

Luke 15:21

‘Father,’ the son said, ‘I have sinned against God and against you. I am no longer fit to be called your son.’

Acts 2:39

For God's promise was made to you and your children, and to all who are far away—all whom the Lord our God calls to himself.”

Acts 20:37

They were all crying as they hugged him and kissed him good-bye.

Ephesians 2:13

But now, in union with Christ Jesus you, who used to be far away, have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:17

So Christ came and preached the Good News of peace to all—to you Gentiles, who were far away from God, and to the Jews, who were near to him.