21. The son said, “Father, I have sinned against God in heaven and against you. I am no longer good enough to be called your son.”
22. But his father said to the servants, “Hurry and bring the best clothes and put them on him. Give him a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet.
23. Get the best calf and prepare it, so we can eat and celebrate.
24. This son of mine was dead, but has now come back to life. He was lost and has now been found.” And they began to celebrate.
25. The elder son had been out in the field. But when he came near the house, he heard the music and dancing.
26. So he called one of the servants over and asked, “What's going on here?”
27. The servant answered, “Your brother has come home safe and sound, and your father ordered us to kill the best calf.”
28. The elder brother got so angry that he would not even go into the house.His father came out and begged him to go in.