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"And the sonsaid to him, 'Father, I have sinnedagainstheaven and in your sight; I amnolongerworthy to be called your son.'
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"But the fathersaid to his slaves, 'Quicklybring out 1the bestrobe and put it on him, and 2put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet;
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and bring the fattenedcalf, kill it, and let us eat and celebrate;
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for thisson of mine was 3dead and has come to lifeagain; he was lost and has been found.' And they began to celebrate.
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"Now his olderson was in the field, and when he came and approached the house, he heardmusic and dancing.
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"And he summonedone of the servants and began inquiringwhat*thesethings could be.
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"And he said to him, 'Your brotherhascome, and your father has killed the fattenedcalfbecause he has received him backsafe and sound.'
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"But he became angry and was not willing to go in; and his fathercame out and began pleading with him.
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"But he answered and said to his father, 'Look! For somanyyears I have been serving you and I have neverneglected a command of yours; and yet you have nevergiven me a younggoat, so that I might celebrate with my friends;
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but whenthisson of yourscame, who has devoured your 4wealth with prostitutes, you killed the fattenedcalf for him.'
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"And he said to him, 'Son, you have alwaysbeen with me, and all that is mine is yours.