Luke 15:20

New Century Version

So the son left and went to his father. “While the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt sorry for his son. So the father ran to him and hugged and kissed him.

Cross References

Genesis 33:4

But Esau ran to meet Jacob and put his arms around him and hugged him. Then Esau kissed him, and they both cried.

Genesis 45:14

Then Joseph hugged his brother Benjamin and cried, and Benjamin cried also.

Genesis 46:29

Joseph prepared his chariot and went to meet his father Israel in Goshen. As soon as Joseph saw his father, he hugged him, and cried there for a long time.

2 Samuel 14:33

So Joab went to the king and told him Absalom’s words. Then the king called for Absalom. Absalom came and bowed facedown on the ground before the king, and the king kissed him.

Psalm 86:15

But, Lord, you are a God who shows mercy and is kind. You don’t become angry quickly. You have great love and faithfulness.

Psalm 86:5

Lord, you are kind and forgiving and have great love for those who call to you.

Isaiah 49:15

The Lord answers, “Can a woman forget the baby she nurses? Can she feel no kindness for the child to which she gave birth? Even if she could forget her children, I will not forget you.

Isaiah 57:18

I have seen what they have done, but I will heal them. I will guide them and comfort them and those who felt sad for them. They will all praise me.

Jeremiah 31:20

“You know that Israel is my dear son, The child I love. Yes, I often speak against Israel, but I still remember him. I love him very much, and I want to comfort him,” says the Lord.

Hosea 11:8

“Israel, how can I give you up? How can I give you away, Israel? I don’t want to make you like Admah or treat you like Zeboiim. My heart beats for you, and my love for you stirs up my pity.

Luke 15:19

I am no longer worthy to be called your son, but let me be like one of your servants.” ’

Luke 15:21

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

Acts 2:39

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

Acts 20:37

And they all cried because Paul had said they would never see him again. They put their arms around him and kissed him. Then they went with him to the ship.

Ephesians 2:13

But now in Christ Jesus, you who were far away from God are brought near through the blood of Christ’s death.

Ephesians 2:17

Christ came and preached peace to you who were far away from God, and to those who were near to God.