Quotes about Forgiveness
Then Jesus told them this parable:
- Luke 15:3
In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent.
- Luke 15:7
Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons.
- Luke 15:11
After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living.
- Luke 15:13
I will get up and go back to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.
- Luke 15:18
I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.”’
- Luke 15:19
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.
- Luke 15:20
The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
- Luke 15:21
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.
- Luke 15:22
For this son of mine was dead and is alive again! He was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.
- Luke 15:24
Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
- Luke 15:25
‘Your brother has returned,’ he said, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has him back safe and sound.’
- Luke 15:27