Luke 15:21

New International Version

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

Cross References

Job 33:27

And they will go to others and say, ‘I have sinned, I have perverted what is right, but I did not get what I deserved.

Psalm 143:2

Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you.

Psalm 51:4

Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge.

Jeremiah 3:13

Only acknowledge your guilt— you have rebelled against the Lord your God, you have scattered your favors to foreign gods under every spreading tree, and have not obeyed me,’ ” declares the Lord.

Ezekiel 16:63

Then, when I make atonement for you for all you have done, you will remember and be ashamed and never again open your mouth because of your humiliation, declares the Sovereign Lord.’ ”

Luke 15:20

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.

Luke 15:22

“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

Romans 2:4

Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

1 Corinthians 8:12

When you sin against them in this way and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.