17 When he came to his senses, he said to himself, ‘All of my father’s workers have more than enough to eat—why am I dying from hunger here? 18 I’m going home to my father! I’ll tell him: Father, I’ve sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I’m no longer worthy to be called your son. Please treat me as one of your hired workers.’ 20 So he left and went home to his father.
Even though he was still far away in the distance, his father saw him coming, and his heart went out to his son. The father ran to his son, hugging and kissing him. 21 The son said to him, ‘Father, I’ve sinned against heaven and against you. I’m no longer worthy to be called your son.’
22 But the father told 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 calf we’ve been fattening and kill it. Let’s have a feast to celebrate 24 because this is my son who was dead, but who has returned alive; he was lost but now he’s found.’ So they started celebrating.