Luke 15:20 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“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 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Luke 15:20 in 6 Bible Translations
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Luke 15:20 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
““He arose and came to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was moved with compassion, and ran, fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
Luke 15:20 — World English Bible
Luke 15:20 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“And he arose, and came to his father. But while he was yet afar off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. ”
Luke 15:20 — American Standard Version
Luke 15:20 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“`And having risen, he went unto his own father, and he being yet far distant, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and having ran he fell upon his neck and kissed him;”
Luke 15:20 — Young's Literal Translation
Luke 15:20 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“And he rose up and went to his own father. But while he was yet a long way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell upon his neck, and covered him with kisses. ”
Luke 15:20 — Darby Translation
Luke 15:20 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“So hee arose and came to his father, and when hee was yet a great way off, his father sawe him, and had compassion, and ranne and fell on his necke, and kissed him.”
Luke 15:20 — Geneva Bible
Luke 15:20 in Context — Luke 15
18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,
19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
20 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.
21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
What Does Luke 15:20 Mean?
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