Luk 15:18-19 | NETfull | STEP | I will get up and go to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.

Luke 15:18-19

18 I will get up and go to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned ^{▼▼ In the confession “I have sinned” there is a recognition of wrong that pictures the penitent coming home and “being found.”} against heaven ^{▼▼ The phrase against heaven is a circumlocution for God.} and against ^{▼▼ According to BDAG 342 s.v. ἐνωπιον 4.a, “in relation to ἁμαρτάνειν ἐ. τινος sin against someone Lk 15:18, 21 (cf. Jdth 5:17; 1 Km 7:6; 20:1).”} you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me ^{▼▼ Or “make me.” Here is a sign of total humility.} like one of your hired workers.”’