15. So he went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs.
16. And he was longing to fill up on the carob pods the pigs were eating, but no one was giving him any.
17. “But when he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired workers have food overflowing, but here I am dying of hunger!
18. I’ll get up and go to my father, and I’ll say to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your presence.
19. I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired workers.
20. “And he got up and went to his own father. But while he was still far away, his father saw him and felt compassion. He ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.
21. Then the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your presence. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
22. “But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quick! Bring out the best robe and put it on him! Put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.
23. Bring the fattened calf and kill it! Let’s celebrate with a feast!
24. For this son of mine was dead and has come back to life—he was lost and is found!’ Then they began to celebrate.