^{22 Ref} But the father said to his servants, Bring forth quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

^{23 Ref} and bring the fatted calf, `and' kill it, and let us eat, and make merry:

^{24 Ref} for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

^{25 Ref} Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.