Luke 15:20

New International Version

So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

Cross References

Psalm 86:5

You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.

Psalm 86:15

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

Ephesians 2:13

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Isaiah 49:15

“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!

Genesis 33:4

But Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him. And they wept.

Ephesians 2:17

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

Jeremiah 31:20

Is not Ephraim my dear son, the child in whom I delight? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore my heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the Lord.

Isaiah 57:18

I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners,

Genesis 46:29

Joseph had his chariot made ready and went to Goshen to meet his father Israel. As soon as Joseph appeared before him, he threw his arms around his father and wept for a long time.

Genesis 45:14

Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin embraced him, weeping.

Acts 20:37

They all wept as they embraced him and kissed him.

Acts 2:39

The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

Hosea 11:8

“How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, Israel? How can I treat you like Admah? How can I make you like Zeboyim? My heart is changed within me; all my compassion is aroused.

2 Samuel 14:33

So Joab went to the king and told him this. Then the king summoned Absalom, and he came in and bowed down with his face to the ground before the king. And the king kissed Absalom.

Luke 15:19

I am no longer worthy 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 worthy to be called your son.’