Luke 15:19-22
New King James Version
19 and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.” ’
20 “And he arose and came to his father. But (A)when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven (B)and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
22 “But the father said to his servants, [a]‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.
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Luke 15:19-22
English Standard Version
19 (A)I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”’ 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and (B)ran and (C)embraced him and (D)kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. (E)I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’[a] 22 But the father said to his servants,[b] ‘Bring quickly (F)the best robe, and put it on him, and put (G)a ring on his hand, and (H)shoes on his feet.
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- Luke 15:21 Some manuscripts add treat me as one of your hired servants
- Luke 15:22 Or bondservants
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