for this my son was dead, and is alive again. He was lost, and is now found. And they began to make good chear.
Luke 15:25 - William Tyndale New Testament ¶ The elder brother was in the field, and when he came and drew nye to the house, he heard minstrelsy, and dancing, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But his older son was in the field; and as he returned and came near the house, he heard music and dancing. American Standard Version (1901) Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing. Common English Bible “Now his older son was in the field. Coming in from the field, he approached the house and heard music and dancing. Catholic Public Domain Version But his elder son was in the field. And when he returned and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Now his elder son was in the field, and when he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing: |
for this my son was dead, and is alive again. He was lost, and is now found. And they began to make good chear.
They are like unto children sitting in the market place, and crying one to another, and saying: We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced: We have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.