Luke 15:24

because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again – he was lost and is found!’ ¹  So ²  they began to celebrate.

biblegateway Luk 15:24

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

biblegateway Luk 15:24

for this son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.’ And they began to celebrate.

biblegateway Luk 15:24

for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ So the party began.

biblegateway Luk 15:24

My son is here--given up for dead and now alive! Given up for lost and now found!' And they began to have a wonderful time.

SABDAweb Luk 15:24

For this, my son, who was dead, is living again; he had gone away from me, and has come back. And they were full of joy.

bibleoremus Luk 15:24

for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate.

biblegateway Luk 15:24

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

biblegateway Luk 15:24

because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again – he was lost and is found!’ ¹  So ²  they began to celebrate.

¹ sn This statement links the parable to the theme of 15:6, 9.

² tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so” to indicate the result of the father’s remarks in the preceding verses.