21. His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to be called your son.’
22. But his father ordered his servants, ‘Quickly bring the finest robe and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
23. Take the fattened calf and slaughter it. Then let us celebrate with a feast,
24. because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found.’ Then the celebration began.
25. Now the older son had been out in the field and, on his way back, as he neared the house, he heard the sound of music and dancing.
26. He called one of the servants and asked what this might mean.
27. The servant said to him, ‘Your brother has returned and your father has slaughtered the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’
28. He became angry, and when he refused to enter the house, his father came out and pleaded with him.