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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]

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  1. Luke 15:21 Some manuscripts add treat me as one of your hired servants

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.(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.’

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