25 Now his elder son was in the field; and as 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 unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
28 And he was angry, and would not go in; therefore came his father out and entreated him.
29 And he answering, said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment; and thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends;
30 But as soon as this thy son was come, who hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
31 And he said unto him, Son thou art ever with me; and all that I have is thine.
32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad; for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; was lost, and is found.
Luke 16 Intro: Parable of the wise steward -- Concerning putting away -- History of the rich man and Lazarus.
1 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him, that he had wasted his goods.
2 And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? Give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.
