Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he was angry, and would not go in. Then came his father out, and entreated 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
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.
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.
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 And he said unto him, 'Thy brother is come, and thy father had killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.' 28 And he was angry, and would not go in. Then came his father out, and entreated him. 29 He answered, and said to his father, 'Lo these many years have I done thee service, neither brake at any time thy commandment, and yet gavest thou me never so much as a kid to make merry with my lovers:
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Genesis 4:5-7
but unto Cain and unto his offering, looked he not. And Cain was wroth exceedingly, and lowered.
1 Samuel 18:8
Then was Saul exceeding wroth and that saying displeased him, and he said, "They have ascribed unto David ten thousand, and to me but a thousand. And what more can he have, save the kingdom?"
1 Samuel 17:28
And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the man and was angry with David and said, "Why camest thou away, and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride and the malice of thine heart, that thou art come to see the battle."
Isaiah 65:5
If thou comest nigh them, they say, "Touch me not, for I am holier than thou." All these men when I am angry, shall be turned to smoke and fire, that shall burn forever.
Isaiah 66:5
Hear the word of God, all ye that fear the thing which he speaketh. Your brethren that hate you, and cast you out for my name's sake, say "Let the LORD magnify himself, that we may see your gladness," and yet they shall be confounded.
Jonah 4:1-4
Therefore Jonah was sore discontent and angry.
Jonah 4:9
And God said unto Jonah, "Art thou so angry for thy wild vine?" And he said, "I am angry a good, even unto the death."
Matthew 20:11
And when they had received it, they murmured against the good man of the house, saying,
Luke 5:30
And the scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, "Why eat ye and drink ye, with publicans and sinners?"
Luke 7:39
When the Pharisee which bade him to his house, saw that, he spake within himself, saying, "If this man were a prophet, he would surely have known who and what manner woman this is which toucheth him, for she is a sinner."
Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest prophets, and stonest them that are sent to thee: how often would I have gathered thy children together, as the hen gathereth her nest under her wings, but ye would not.
Luke 15:2
And the Pharisees, and scribes murmured, saying, "He received to his company sinners, and eateth with them."
Luke 24:47
And that repentance, and remission of sins, should be preached in his name among all nations. And must begin at Jerusalem.
Acts 13:45
When the Jews saw the people, they were full of indignation and spake against those things which were spoken of Paul; speaking against it, and railing on it.
Acts 13:50
But the Jews moved the worshipful and honorable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas: and expelled them out of their coasts.
Acts 14:2
But the unbelieving Jews stirred up and unquieted the minds of the gentiles against the brethren.
Acts 14:19
Thither came certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and obtained the peoples' consent, and stoned Paul: and drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.
Acts 22:21-22
And he said unto me, 'Depart for I will send thee afar hence unto the gentiles.'"
Romans 10:19
But I demand whether Israel did know or not? First Moses saith, "I will provoke you for to envy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you."
2 Corinthians 5:20
Now then are we messengers in the room of Christ: even as though God did beseech you through us. So pray we you, in Christ's stead, that ye be at one with God:
1 Thessalonians 2:16
and forbid us to preach unto the gentiles, that they might be saved, to fulfill their sins always: For the wrath of God is come on them, even to the utmost.