Luke 15:21 - Compare All Versions
Luke 15:20-21 MSG (The Message)
“When he was still a long way off, his father saw him. His heart pounding, he ran out, embraced him, and kissed him. The son started his speech: ‘Father, I’ve sinned against God, I’ve sinned before you; I don’t deserve to be called your son ever again.’
Luke 15:21 KJV (King James Version)
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.
Luke 15:21 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
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.’
Luke 15:21 NCV (New Century Version)
The son said, ‘Father, I have sinned against God and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
Luke 15:21 ASV (American Standard Version)
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.
Luke 15:21 NIV (New International Version)
“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
Luke 15:21 NKJV (New King James Version)
And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
Luke 15:21 AMP (Amplified Bible)
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.’
Luke 15:21 NLT (New Living Translation)
His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.’
Luke 15:21 TPT (The Passion Translation)
“Then the son said, ‘Father, I was wrong. I have sinned against you. I could never deserve to be called your son. Just let me be—’ “The father interrupted and said, ‘Son, you’re home now!’
Luke 15:21 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’