24for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.


In Context

21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight: I am no more worthy to be called thy son.

22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

23 and bring the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us eat, and make 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 music and dancing.

26 And he called to him one of the servants, and inquired what these things might be.

Luke 15:24 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:24For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:24For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:24Because this my son was dead, and is come to life again: was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:24for this my son was dead and has come to life, was lost and has been found. And they began to make merry.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:24for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:24For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:24for this, my son, was dead, and is alive again. He was lost, and is found.' They began to celebrate.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:24because this my son was dead, and did live again, and he was lost, and was found; and they began to be merry.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:24For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.