Luke 15:17
NASB
Luke 15:17
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~"But when he came to his senses, he said, `How many of my father's hired men have more than enough bread, but I am dying here with hunger!
Luke 15:18
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~`I will get up and go to my father, and will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight;
Luke 15:19
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I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me as one of your hired men."'
Luke 15:20
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~"So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion {for him,} and ran and embraced him and kissed him.
Luke 15:21
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~"And the son said to him, `Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
Luke 15:22
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~"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;
Luke 15:23
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and bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat and celebrate;
Luke 15:24
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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.
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