And he arose, and came to his father. When he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran unto him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
Luke 15:21 - William Tyndale New Testament And the son said unto him: father I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, neither am I worthy henceforth to be called thy son. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
And he arose, and came to his father. When he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran unto him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
Then said the father to his servants: bring forth that best garment, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.
Other despisest thou the riches of his goodness and patience, and long sufferance? and rememberest not how that the kindness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
When we sin so against the brethren and wound their weak consciences, we sin against Christ.