17. But when he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's hired men have more than enough bread, but I am dying here with hunger!
18. I will get up and go to my father, and will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight;
19. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me as one of your hired men."'
20. So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.
21. And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
22. But the father said to his slaves, 'Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet;
23. and bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat and celebrate;
24. for this son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.' And they began to celebrate.