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Berean Standard Bible

“The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son. ’”

Luke 15:21

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The son has hit bottom feeding pigs and decided to return home with a rehearsed speech. His father has run to him, embraced him and kissed him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son. ’

World English Bible (WEB)

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.’

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And his son said to him, Father, I have done wrong, against heaven and in your eyes: I am no longer good enough to be named your son.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and the son said to him, Father, I did sin -- to the heaven, and before you, and no more am I worthy to be called your son.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y el hijo le dijo: Padre, he pecado contra el cielo, y contra ti, y ya no soy digno de ser llamado tu hijo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El joven le dijo: “Papá, he pecado contra el cielo y contra ti y ya no merezco que digan que soy tu hijo”.

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