27And he said to him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him in health.


In Context

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 one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.

27 And he said to him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him in health.

28 And he was angry, and would not go in; therefore his father came out, and entreated him.

29 And he answering, said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither have I at any time transgressed thy commandment; and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:

Luke 15:27 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:27And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:27'Your brother has come,' he replied, 'and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.'

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:27And he said to him: Thy brother is come, and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:27And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:27And he said to him, Thy brother is come, and thy father has killed the fatted calf because he has received him safe and well.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:27And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:27He said to him, 'Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and healthy.'

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:27and he said to him — Thy brother is arrived, and thy father did kill the fatted calf, because in health he did receive him back.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:27And he said to him, Your brother is come; and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.