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21 Then the son said to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
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“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
22 But the father said to his slaves, "Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
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“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
23 And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate;
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Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate.
24 for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!' And they began to celebrate.
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For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.
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