Luke
“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
Luke 15:20
Luke 15:20 (KJV) speaks to God's love, God's grace, and God's mercy — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.”
Micah 7:18“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Psalms 103:8“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.”
Psalms 103:11“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”
Exodus 34:6
Common questions
What does Luke 15:20 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 15:20 reads: "And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him." The verse speaks to God's love, God's grace, and God's mercy. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 15 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 15:20 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him." is Luke 15:20 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 15.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 15:20?
Verses that sit beside Luke 15:20 include Micah 7:18, John 3:17, and Psalms 103:8. Reading them alongside Luke 15:20 deepens the theme of God's love.
How can I pray with Luke 15:20?
Read Luke 15:20 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.