^{20 Ref} And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

^{21 Ref} And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

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

^{23 Ref} And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be 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.

^{20 Ref} "He arose, and came to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

^{21 Ref} The 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 Ref} "But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe, and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.

^{23 Ref} Bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat, and celebrate;

^{24 Ref} for this, my son, was dead, and is alive again. He was lost, and is found.' They began to celebrate.

^{20 Ref} And he got up and went to his father. But while he was still far away, his father saw him and was moved with pity for him and went quickly and took him in his arms and gave him a kiss.

^{21 Ref} And his son said to him, Father, I have done wrong, against heaven and in your eyes: I am no longer good enough to be named your son.

^{22 Ref} But the father said to his servants, Get out the first robe quickly, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet:

^{23 Ref} And get the fat young ox and put it to death, and let us have a feast, and be glad.

^{24 Ref} For this, my son, who was dead, is living again; he had gone away from me, and has come back. And they were full of joy.