²⁴ for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' And they began to be merry.

²⁴ for this son of mine was dead and has come to life again ; he was lost and has been found .' And they began to celebrate .

²⁴ My son is here - given up for dead and now alive! Given up for lost and now found!' And they began to have a wonderful time.