20. And he set out and came to his own father. But while he was still a long way away, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.
21. And his son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight! I am no longer worthy to be called your son!’
22. But his father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet!
23. And bring the fattened calf—kill it and let us eat and celebrate,
24. because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again! He was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate.