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Jesus continues the story.
All these years I have worked faithfully for you!
The son said this to his father to emphasize that he thought his father was treating him unfairly. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations)
one small goat
A small goat would have fed fewer people than the best calf, and would not be valued as much. The older brother is complaining that his father was treating the sinful younger son better than him.
this son of yours
This expression shows that the older son was angry. It shows his rejection of his younger brother and his disapproval of his father for welcoming back this wayward son. Other languages may also have an indirect way of communicating these things. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
wasted your money
This could mean ‘squandered the money that you gave him’ or ‘devoured your wealth.’ If possible, use an expression that shows the brother’s anger.
killed the best calf
This could mean ‘killed the best calf to eat at a feast.’