Luke 15:25

King James Version (KJV)

Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.

In context

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.

27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.

KJV King James Version: Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
WEB World English Bible: “Now his elder son was in the field. As he came near to the house, he heard music and dancing.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
ASV American Standard Version: Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: 'And his elder son was in a field, and as, coming, he drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing,
DBY Darby Translation: And his elder son was in the field; and as, coming [up], he drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.
WBS Webster Bible: Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.