18 I will get up and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven, and [a]in your sight; 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me as one of your hired men.”’ 20 So he got up and came to [b]his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and [c](A)embraced him and kissed him.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 15:18 Lit before you
  2. Luke 15:20 Lit his own
  3. Luke 15:20 Lit fell on his neck

18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned(A) against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ 20 So he got up and went to his father.

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.(B)

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