And he arose and went to his father. But when he was still far off, his father saw him and was moved with compassion, and he ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.
and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants." '
And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
"For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all those afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call."
And there was considerable weeping by all, and falling on Paul's neck, they were affectionately kissing him,
But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far away have come to be near by the blood of Christ.
And having come, He preached peace to you who were far away and to those near.