Luke 15:20-24 ▼

20 So he rose up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.

21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

22 But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet,

23 and bring the fattened calf, slaughter it, and let us eat and celebrate,

24 for this son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.’ And they began to celebrate.