Luke 15:21 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Then the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against [the God of] heaven and against you. I do not deserve to be called your son.’

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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 [I no longer deserve to be recognized as a son of yours]!

American Standard Version (1901)

And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight: I am no more worthy to be called thy son.

Common English Bible

Then his son said, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I no longer deserve to be called your son.’

Catholic Public Domain Version

And the son said to him: 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. Now I am not worthy to be called your son.'

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And the son said to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, I am not now worthy to be called thy son.

Luke 15:21 Cross References

Luke 15:20

So, he got up and went to his father. But while he was still some distance [from the house], his father saw him and felt deep pity [for him], so ran and embraced him and kissed him [enthusiastically].

Luke 15:22

But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly, bring out the best robe and put it on him. And put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

Romans 2:4

Or, do you despise the abundance of God’s kindness and tolerance and patience [toward you], not realizing that His kindness is intended to cause you to repent? [i.e., to change your hearts and lives].

1 Corinthians 8:12

And in this way, when you sin against the brothers by injuring their weak conscience, you are [actually] sinning against Christ.