The Parable of the Lost Son
11 He also said, "A man had two sons.12 The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate I have coming to me.’ So he distributed the assets 15:12 Or life, or livelihood, also in v. 30to them.13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered together all he had and traveled to a distant country, where he squandered 15:13 Lk 16:1his estate in foolish living. 15:13 Rm 6:2; 8:12; Gl 2:14; Col 3:720 So he got up and went to his father. But while the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. 15:20 Mt 9:36; Mk 1:41; Lk 7:13; 10:33He ran, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed 15:20 Gn 29:13; 33:4; 45:15; 2Sm 14:33him.
22 "But the father told his servants, ‘Quick! Bring out the best robe 15:22 Zch 3:3–5and put it on him; put a ring 15:22 Gn 41:42; Est 3:10; 8:2on his finger and sandals 15:22 Ezk 16:10on his feet.24 because this son of mine was dead and is alive again; 15:24 Lk 15:32; Rm 11:15; 2Co 4:10; Col 2:13he was lost and is found! ’ So they began to celebrate.