20 So he got up and came to [a]his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and [b](A)embraced him and kissed him. 21 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.’ 22 But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out (B)the best robe and put it on him, and (C)put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet;

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 15:20 Lit his own
  2. Luke 15:20 Lit fell on his neck

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.(A)

21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.(B) I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe(C) and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger(D) and sandals on his feet.

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