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I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned 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 servants.’
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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.
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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.’
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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.
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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; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.