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.