²⁰ So he got up and went to his father.

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.^(A)

¹³ But now in Christ Jesus you who once^(A) were far away have been brought near^(B) by the blood of Christ.^(C)

² and when you and your children return^(A) to the Lord your God and obey him with all your heart^(B) and with all your soul according to everything I command you today, ³ then the Lord your God will restore your fortunes^[a](C) and have compassion^(D) on you and gather^(E) you again from all the nations where he scattered^(F) you.^{(G) 4} Even if you have been banished to the most distant land under the heavens,^(H) from there the Lord your God will gather^(I) you and bring you back.^(J)

⁴ But Esau^(A) ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him.^(B) And they wept.^(C)

²⁹ Joseph had his chariot^(A) made ready and went to Goshen to meet his father Israel.^(B) As soon as Joseph appeared before him, he threw his arms around his father^[a] and wept^(C) for a long time.^(D)