²⁴ For this son of mine was dead and is alive again;^(A) he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.^(B)

²⁵ “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing.

²⁴ For this son of mine was dead and is alive again;^(A) he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.^(B)

²⁵ “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. ²⁶ So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. ²⁷ ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’