Luke 15:20

New American Bible - revised edition

So he got up and went back to his father. While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him.

Cross References

Psalm 86:5

Lord, you are good and forgiving, most merciful to all who call on you.

Psalm 86:15

But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in mercy and truth.

Ephesians 2:13

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have become near by the blood of Christ.

Isaiah 49:15

Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you.

Genesis 33:4

Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, and flinging himself on his neck, kissed him as he wept.

Ephesians 2:17

He came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near,

Jeremiah 31:20

Is Ephraim not my favored son, the child in whom I delight? Even though I threaten him, I must still remember him! My heart stirs for him, I must show him compassion!—oracle of the Lord.

Isaiah 57:18

I saw their ways, but I will heal them. I will lead them and restore full comfort to them and to those who mourn for them,

Genesis 46:29

Joseph prepared his chariot and went up to meet his father Israel in Goshen. As soon as Israel made his appearance, Joseph threw his arms around him and wept a long time on his shoulder.

Genesis 45:14

Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept on his shoulder.

Acts 20:37

They were all weeping loudly as they threw their arms around Paul and kissed him,

Acts 2:39

For the promise is made to you and to your children and to all those far off, whomever the Lord our God will call.”

Hosea 11:8

How could I give you up, Ephraim, or deliver you up, Israel? How could I treat you as Admah, or make you like Zeboiim? My heart is overwhelmed, my pity is stirred.

2 Samuel 14:33

Joab went to the king and reported this. The king then called Absalom; he came to him and in homage fell on his face to the ground before the king. Then the king kissed Absalom.

Luke 15:19

I no longer deserve to be called your son; treat me as you would treat one of your hired workers.”’

Luke 15:21

His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to be called your son.’