Luke 15:24
For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
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22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on feet:
23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill ; and let us eat, and be merry:
24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.