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I no longer deserve to be called your son. Take me on as one of your hired hands." '
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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.
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Then his son said, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I no longer deserve to be called your son.'
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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!
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Fetch the fattened calf and slaughter it. We must celebrate with feasting