New International Reader's Version

Luke 15:21-26 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

21. "The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer fit to be called your son.'

22. "But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

23. Bring the fattest calf and kill it. Let's have a big dinner and celebrate.

24. This son of mine was dead. And now he is alive again. He was lost. And now he is found.' "So they began to celebrate.

25. "The older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing.

26. So he called one of the servants. He asked him what was going on.