18. I shall get up and go to my father and I shall say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.
19. I no longer deserve to be called your son; treat me as you would treat one of your hired workers.”’
20. So he got up and went back to his father. While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him.