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Luke 15

Luke 15:20

The Parable of the Prodigal Son · Luke 15:11–32
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Translations

Modern
So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And having risen up, he went to his father. But on his still being distant, his father saw him and was moved with compassion, and having run, he fell upon his neck and kissed him.
Latin
Et surgens venit ad patrem suum. Cum autem adhuc longe esset, vidit illum pater ipsius, et misericordia motus est, et accurrens cecidit super collum ejus, et osculatus est eum.

Original

Greek
English
So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.

Notes

Luke 15:20

  • his father saw him: The father was watching the road, hoping his son would return.

  • He ran to his son: Since running was not appropriate for the leader of the family, this expressed how happy the father was that his son came back.

Luke 15:11–32

Like the previous two parables (15:3–7, 8–10), the parable of the lost son demonstrates God’s love for the lost and the joy God experiences when they return. It also reflects the ministry of Jesus. The father represents God, the younger son represents the tax collectors and sinners Jesus welcomed, and the older son represents the religious leaders.

Luke 15:1–32

Chapter 15 contains three related parables of things lost and found:

The loss of something loved causes deep sorrow, whereas finding it brings great joy. There is great rejoicing in heaven when lost sinners return to their heavenly Father.

Events

Parallels

Deuteronomy 21:18–21

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Compassion Gospel Jesus Christ Judaism Love Luke, Gospel of Sin

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of, Illustrated Compassion and Sympathy: Illustrated God: Love of, Exemplified God's Compassion Jesus, the Christ: Enunciates the Parables of the Lost Sheep, of the Lost Piece of Silver, of the Prodigal Son Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Prodigal Son and his Older Brother Joy in Heaven Joy of the Father, when his Prodigal Son Returned Kiss of Affection Mercy: should be Shown: To Backsliders Parables: Parables of Christ: Prodigal Son Pardon: Illustrated Penitent: Promises To Prodigal Son: General Scriptures Concerning Repentance: Exemplified Repentance: Illustrated Repentance: The Prodigal Son Salutations: Often Accompanied by Falling on the Neck and Kissing Select Readings: The Parable of the Prodigal Son Sin: Confession of The Anger of God is Averted Upon Confession of Sin and Repentance The Mercy of God: Manifested: To Repentant Sinners Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning