Luke 15:21

New American Bible - revised edition

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

Cross References

Job 33:27

He shall sing before all and say, “I sinned and did wrong, yet I was not punished accordingly.

Psalm 143:2

Do not enter into judgment with your servant; before you no one can be just.

Psalm 51:4

Thoroughly wash away my guilt; and from my sin cleanse me.

Jeremiah 3:13

Only admit your guilt: how you have rebelled against the Lord, your God, How you ran here and there to strangers under every green tree and would not listen to my voice—oracle of the Lord.

Ezekiel 16:63

that you may remember and be ashamed, and never again open your mouth because of your disgrace, when I pardon you for all you have done—oracle of the Lord God.

Luke 15:20

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.

Luke 15:22

But his father ordered his servants, ‘Quickly bring the finest robe and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

Romans 2:4

Or do you hold his priceless kindness, forbearance, and patience in low esteem, unaware that the kindness of God would lead you to repentance?

1 Corinthians 8:12

When you sin in this way against your brothers and wound their consciences, weak as they are, you are sinning against Christ.