World English Bible
""Now his elder son was in the field. As he came near to the house, he heard music and dancing."
— Luke 15:25, World English Bible
“Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.”
“Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing. ”
““Now his older son was in the field. As he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing.”
“Now his elder son was in the field and when he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.”
“Now the older son was in the field: and when he came near the house, the sounds of music and dancing came to his ears.”
“Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.”
"But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe, and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.
Bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat, and celebrate;
for this, my son, was dead, and is alive again. He was lost, and is found.' They began to celebrate.
"Now his elder son was in the field. As he came near to the house, he heard music and dancing.
He called one of the servants to him, and asked what was going on.
He said to him, 'Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and healthy.'
But he was angry, and would not go in. Therefore his father came out, and begged him.