18 I will get up and go to my father, and say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.
19 I no longer deserve to be called your son. Take me on as one of your hired hands." ’
20 So he got up and went to his father. “While he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was moved with compassion. His father ran to him, hugged him, and kissed him.
21 Then his son said, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I no longer deserve to be called your son.’
22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Quickly, bring out the best robe and put it on him! Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet!
23 Fetch the fattened calf and slaughter it. We must celebrate with feasting
24 because this son of mine was dead and has come back to life! He was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate.