22. “But the father said to his servants, ‘Hurry! Bring the best clothes and put them on him. Also, put a ring on his finger and good sandals on his feet.
23. And bring our best calf and kill it so that we can celebrate with plenty to eat.
24. My son was dead, but now he is alive again! He was lost, but now he is found!’ So they began to have a party.
25. “The older son had been out in the field. When he came near the house, he heard the sound of music and dancing.
26. So he called to one of the servant boys and asked, ‘What does all this mean?’
27. The boy said, ‘Your brother has come back, and your father killed the best calf to eat. He is happy because he has his son back safe and sound.’