Luke 15:20

New International Reader's Version

So he got up and went to his father. “While the son was still a long way off, his father saw him. He was filled with tender love for his son. He ran to him. He threw his arms around him and kissed him.

Cross References

Genesis 33:4

But Esau ran to meet Jacob. He hugged him and threw his arms around his neck. He kissed him, and they cried for joy.

Genesis 45:14

Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept. Benjamin also hugged him and wept.

Genesis 46:29

Then Joseph had his servants get his chariot ready. He went to Goshen to meet his father Israel. As soon as he came to his father, Joseph threw his arms around him. Then Joseph wept for a long time.

2 Samuel 14:33

So Joab went to the king and told him that. Then the king sent for Absalom. He came in and bowed down to the king with his face toward the ground. And the king kissed Absalom.

Psalm 86:15

But Lord, you are a God who is tender and kind. You are gracious. You are slow to get angry. You are faithful and full of love.

Psalm 86:5

Lord, you are forgiving and good. You are full of love for all who call out to you.

Isaiah 49:15

The Lord answers, “Can a mother forget the baby who is nursing at her breast? Can she stop having tender love for the child who was born to her? She might forget her child. But I will not forget you.

Isaiah 57:18

I have seen what they have done. But I will heal them. I will guide them. I will give those who mourn in Israel the comfort they had before.

Jeremiah 31:20

Aren’t the people of Ephraim my dear children? Aren’t they the children I take delight in? I often speak against them. But I still remember them. So my heart longs for them. I love them with a tender love,” announces the Lord.

Hosea 11:8

The Lord continues, “People of Ephraim, how can I give you up? Israel, how can I hand you over to your enemies? Can I destroy you as I did the town of Admah? Can I treat you like Zeboyim? My heart is stirred inside me. It is filled with pity for you.

Luke 15:19

I am no longer fit to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.” ’

Luke 15:21

“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer fit to be called your son.’

Acts 2:39

The promise is for you and your children. It is also for all who are far away. It is for all whom the Lord our God will choose.”

Acts 20:37

They all wept as they hugged and kissed him.

Ephesians 2:13

At one time you were far away from God. But now you belong to Christ Jesus. He spilled his blood for you. This has brought you near to God.

Ephesians 2:17

He came and preached peace to you who were far away. He also preached peace to those who were near.