24. Because this my son was dead, and is come to life again: was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
25. Now his elder son was in the field, and when he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing:
26. And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
27. And he said to him: Thy brother is come, and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe.
28. And he was angry, and would not go in. His father therefore coming out began to entreat him.
29. And he answering, said to his father: Behold, for so many years do I serve thee, and I have never transgressed thy commandment, and yet thou hast never given me a kid to make merry with my friends: