Parable of the Lost Son
11 To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: "A man had two sons.12 The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now before you die.’ So his father agreed to divide his wealth between his sons.
13 "A few days later this younger son packed all his belongings and moved to a distant land, and there he wasted all his money in wild living.
20 "So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
22 "But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet.24 for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ So the party began.