Luke 15:20

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And he arose and came to his father. But while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.

Cross References

Psalm 86:5

For thou, O Lord, art good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on thee.

Psalm 86:15

But thou, O Lord, art a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.

Ephesians 2:13

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

Isaiah 49:15

“Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you.

Genesis 33:4

But Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.

Ephesians 2:17

And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near;

Jeremiah 31:20

Is Ephraim my dear son? Is he my darling child? For as often as I speak against him, I do remember him still. Therefore my heart yearns for him; I will surely have mercy on him, says the Lord.

Isaiah 57:18

I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will lead him and requite him with comfort, creating for his mourners the fruit of the lips.

Genesis 46:29

Then Joseph made ready his chariot and went up to meet Israel his father in Goshen; and he presented himself to him, and fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.

Genesis 45:14

Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.

Acts 20:37

And they all wept and embraced Paul and kissed him,

Acts 2:39

For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him.”

Hosea 11:8

How can I give you up, O Ephraim! How can I hand you over, O Israel! How can I make you like Admah! How can I treat you like Zeboiim! My heart recoils within me, my compassion grows warm and tender.

2 Samuel 14:33

Then Joab went to the king, and told him; and he summoned Absalom. So he came to the king, and bowed himself on 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; treat me as one of your hired servants.” ’

Luke 15:21

And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’