When his parents saw him, they were overwhelmed. His mother said to him, "Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been looking for you anxiously."

So he sent another slave. They beat this one too, treated him outrageously, and sent him away empty-handed.

Even Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him. Then, dressing him in elegant clothes, Herod sent him back to Pilate.

Treat others in the same way that you would want them to treat you.

I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired workers."'