15:21

In this verse the younger son began to tell his father what he had decided to tell him in 15:18–19. Here he repeated only the words from 15:18c and 15:19a. See how you translated the son’s words there. However, the son did not complete his speech. His father apparently interrupted him before he could finish.

At the end of this verse some Greek manuscripts add, “Make me like one of your hired servants,” which occurred in 15:19. No English version on Translator’s Workplace includes those words here in 15:21. It is recommended that you also not include them. However, you may want to add a footnote, as many English versions do. For example:

Other ancient authorities add Treat me like one of your hired servants (New Revised Standard Version)

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