Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"Then the older son became angry and wouldn't go into the house. So his father came out and began to plead with him.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.
Holman Bible
A Conservative Version
But he was angry, and would not go in. Therefore, his father having come out, he called him.
American Standard Version
But he was angry, and would not go in: and his father came out, and entreated him.
Amplified
An Understandable Version
But the older son got angry and refused to go into [the house]. So, his father came out and pleaded with him [i.e., to come in and join the celebration].
Anderson New Testament
And he was angry, and would not go in. Then his father went out and entreated him.
Bible in Basic English
But he was angry and would not go in; and his father came out and made a request to him to come in.
Common New Testament
But he was angry and refused to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him.
Daniel Mace New Testament
upon this he was full of resentment, and refused to go in: and when his father came out to persuade him, he replied to his father,
Darby Translation
But he became angry and would not go in. And his father went out and besought him.
Godbey New Testament
And he was angry, and did not wish to come in: and his father having gone out, continued to intreat him. And responding he said to the father,
Goodspeed New Testament
But he was angry and would not go into the house. And his father came out and urged him.
John Wesley New Testament
But he was angry, and would not go in: therefore his father coming out intreated him.
Julia Smith Translation
And he was angry and would not go in; then his father having come out, besought him.
King James 2000
And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore his father came out, and entreated him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But he became angry and did not want to go in. So his father came out [and] began to implore him.
Modern King James verseion
And he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and entreated him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he was angry, and would not go in. Then came his father out, and entreated him.
Moffatt New Testament
This angered him, and he would not go in. His father came out and tried to appease him,
Montgomery New Testament
"But he was angry and would not go in; so his father came out, and attempted to plead with him; but he said to his father.
NET Bible
But the older son became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and appealed to him,
New Heart English Bible
But he was angry, and would not go in. Therefore his father came out, and begged him.
Noyes New Testament
But he was angry, and would not go in; and his father came out, and entreated him.
Sawyer New Testament
And he was angry, and would not go in; but his father came out and entreated him.
The Emphasized Bible
But he was provoked to anger, and would not go in. And, his father, coming out, began to entreat him.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Then he was in great wrath, and would not enter the doors: therefore his father came out, and entreated him.
Twentieth Century New Testament
This made him angry, and he would not go in. But his father came out and begged him to do so.
Webster
And he was angry, and would not go in; therefore his father came out, and entreated him.
Weymouth New Testament
"Then he was angry and would not go in. But his father came out and entreated him.
Williams New Testament
So he became angry and would not go into the house. Then his father came out and began to plead with him.
World English Bible
But he was angry, and would not go in. Therefore his father came out, and begged him.
Worrell New Testament
But he was angry, and was not willing to go in; but his father, coming out, kept entreating him.
Worsley New Testament
Therefore his father came out and desired him.
Youngs Literal Translation
'And he was angry, and would not go in, therefore his father, having come forth, was entreating him;
Themes
Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jealousy » Examples of human » The elder brother
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Man » Jealousy of » The elder brother
Man's » Jealousy » The elder brother
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Luke 15:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Parable Of The Lost Son
27 The servant told him, "Your brother has come home, and your father has killed the fattened calf because he got him back safely.' 28 "Then the older son became angry and wouldn't go into the house. So his father came out and began to plead with him. 29 But he answered his father, "Listen! All these years I've worked like a slave for you. I've never disobeyed a command of yours. Yet you've never given me so much as a young goat for a festival so I could celebrate with my friends.
Phrases
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Cross References
Genesis 4:5-7
but he did not look favorably upon Cain and his offering.
1 Samuel 18:8
Saul was very angry and he did not like what the women sang. He told himself, "They have attributed tens of thousands to David, but to me they have attributed thousands. What else can he have but the kingdom?"
1 Samuel 17:28
Eliab his oldest brother heard him talking to the men. Eliab was angry with David and said, "Why did you come down here? And who did you leave those few sheep with in the wilderness? I know your insolence and wicked intentions. You came down just to see the battle!"
Isaiah 65:5
who say, "Keep to yourself!' "Don't touch me!' and "I am too holy for you!' "Such people are smoke in my nostrils, a fire that keeps burning all day long.
Isaiah 66:5
"Hear this message from the LORD, you who tremble at his words: "Your own brothers who hate you and exclude you because of my name have said: "Let the LORD be glorified; he will see your joy,' yet it is they who will be put to shame.
Jonah 4:1-4
Greatly displeased, Jonah flew into a rage.
Jonah 4:9
Then God asked Jonah, "Is your anger about the vine plant justified?" And he answered, "Absolutely! I'm so angry I could die!"
Matthew 20:11
When they received it, they began to complain to the landowner,
Luke 5:30
The Pharisees and their scribes started complaining to Jesus' disciples, "Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?"
Luke 7:39
Now the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this and told himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would have known who is touching him and what kind of woman she is. She's a sinner!"
Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones to death those who have been sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you people were unwilling!
Luke 15:2
But the Pharisees and the scribes kept complaining, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them."
Luke 24:47
and then repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Acts 13:45
But when the Jewish leaders saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to object to the statements made by Paul and even to abuse him.
Acts 13:50
But the Jewish leaders stirred up devout women of high social standing and the officials in the city, started a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out of their territory.
Acts 14:2
But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
Acts 14:19
But some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds by persuasion. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, thinking he was dead.
Acts 22:21-22
"Then he told me, "Go, because I'll send you far away to the gentiles.'"
Romans 10:19
Again I ask, "Did Israel not understand?" Moses was the first to say, "I will make you jealous by those who are not a nation; I will make you angry by a nation that doesn't understand."
2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore, we are the Messiah's representatives, as though God were pleading through us. We plead on the Messiah's behalf: "Be reconciled to God!"
1 Thessalonians 2:16
as they try to keep us from telling the gentiles how they can be saved. As a result, they are constantly adding to the number of sins they have committed. However, wrath has overtaken them at last!