Luke 15:17-24 (New International Version)
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"When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death!
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I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned1 against heaven and against you.
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I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired men.'
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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.2
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"The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.3 I am no longer worthy to be called your son.a '
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"But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe4 and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger5 and sandals on his feet.
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Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate.
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For this son of mine was dead and is alive again;6 he was lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate.7
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