Luke 15:24
King James Version (KJV)
For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
In context
22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:
24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
Luke 15:24 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
- WEB World English Bible
- for this, my son, was dead and is alive again. He was lost and is found.’ Then they began to celebrate.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For this son of mine was dead and is alive again! He was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.
- ASV American Standard Version
- for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- because this my son was dead, and did live again, and he was lost, and was found; and they began to be merry.
- DBY Darby Translation
- for this my son was dead and has come to life, was lost and has been found. And they began to make merry.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.