Luke 15:1
American King James Then drew near to him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.
American Standard Version Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near unto him to hear him.
King James Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.
World English Bible Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.
Luke 15:2
American King James And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receives sinners, and eats with them.
American Standard Version And both the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
King James And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
World English Bible The Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, “This man welcomes sinners, and eats with them.”
Luke 15:3
American King James And he spoke this parable to them, saying,
American Standard Version And he spake unto them this parable, saying,
King James And he spake this parable unto them, saying,
World English Bible He told them this parable:
Luke 15:4
American King James What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, does not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
American Standard Version What man of you, having a hundred sheep, and having lost one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
King James What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
World English Bible “Which of you men, if you had one hundred sheep and lost one of them, wouldn’t leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that was lost, until he found it?
Luke 15:5
American King James And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
American Standard Version And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
King James And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
World English Bible When he has found it, he carries it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Luke 15:6
American King James And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
American Standard Version And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and his neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.
King James And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
World English Bible When he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’
Luke 15:7
American King James I say to you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
American Standard Version I say unto you, that even so there shall be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, `more' than over ninety and nine righteous persons, who need no repentance.
King James I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
World English Bible I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.
Luke 15:8
American King James Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, does not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
American Standard Version Or what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a lamp, and sweep the house, and seek diligently until she find it?
King James Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
World English Bible “Or what woman, if she had ten drachma coins, if she lost one drachma coin, wouldn’t light a lamp, sweep the house, and seek diligently until she found it?
Luke 15:9
American King James And when she has found it, she calls her friends and her neighbors together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
American Standard Version And when she hath found it, she calleth together her friends and neighbors, saying, Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I had lost.
King James And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
World English Bible When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the drachma which I had lost!’
Luke 15:10
American King James Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.
American Standard Version Even so, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
King James Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
World English Bible Even so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner repenting.”
Luke 15:11
American King James And he said, A certain man had two sons:
American Standard Version And he said, A certain man had two sons:
King James And he said, A certain man had two sons:
World English Bible He said, “A certain man had two sons.
Luke 15:12
American King James And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me. And he divided to them his living.
American Standard Version and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of `thy' substance that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.
King James And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.
World English Bible The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of your property.’ So he divided his livelihood between them.
Luke 15:13
American King James And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
American Standard Version And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together and took his journey into a far country; and there he wasted his substance with riotous living.
King James And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
World English Bible Not many days after, the younger son gathered all of this together and traveled into a far country. There he wasted his property with riotous living.
Luke 15:14
American King James And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.
American Standard Version And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that country; and he began to be in want.
King James And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.
World English Bible When he had spent all of it, there arose a severe famine in that country, and he began to be in need.
Luke 15:15
American King James And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.
American Standard Version And he went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.
King James And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.
World English Bible He went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed pigs.
Luke 15:16
American King James And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave to him.
American Standard Version And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.
King James And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.
World English Bible He wanted to fill his belly with the pods that the pigs ate, but no one gave him any.
Luke 15:17
American King James And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!
American Standard Version But when he came to himself he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish here with hunger!
King James And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!
World English Bible But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough to spare, and I’m dying with hunger!
Luke 15:18
American King James I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before you,
American Standard Version I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight:
King James I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,
World English Bible I will get up and go to my father, and will tell him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight.
Luke 15:19
American King James And am no more worthy to be called your son: make me as one of your hired servants.
American Standard Version I am no more worthy to be called your son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
King James And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
World English Bible I am no more worthy to be called your son. Make me as one of your hired servants.”’
Luke 15:20
American King James And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
American Standard Version And he arose, and came to his father. But while he was yet afar off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
King James And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
World English Bible “He arose and came to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was moved with compassion, and ran, fell on his neck, and kissed him.
Luke 15:21
American King James And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight, and am no more worthy to be called your son.
American Standard Version And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight: I am no more worthy to be called thy son.
King James And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
World English Bible The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
Luke 15:22
American King James But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
American Standard Version But the father said to his servants, Bring forth quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
King James But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
World English Bible “But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.
Luke 15:23
American King James And bring here the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:
American Standard Version and bring the fatted calf, `and' kill it, and let us eat, and make merry:
King James And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:
World English Bible Bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let’s eat and celebrate;
Luke 15:24
American King James For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
American Standard Version for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
King James For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
World English Bible for this, my son, was dead and is alive again. He was lost and is found.’ Then they began to celebrate.
Luke 15:25
American King James Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing.
American Standard Version Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.
King James Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
World English Bible “Now his elder son was in the field. As he came near to the house, he heard music and dancing.
Luke 15:26
American King James And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
American Standard Version And he called to him one of the servants, and inquired what these things might be.
King James And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
World English Bible He called one of the servants to him and asked what was going on.
Luke 15:27
American King James And he said to him, Your brother is come; and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.
American Standard Version And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
King James And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
World English Bible 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.’
Luke 15:28
American King James And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and entreated him.
American Standard Version But he was angry, and would not go in: and his father came out, and entreated him.
King James And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.
World English Bible But he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and begged him.
Luke 15:29
American King James And he answering said to his father, See, these many years do I serve you, neither transgressed I at any time your commandment: and yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
American Standard Version But he answered and said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, and I never transgressed a commandment of thine; and `yet' thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
King James And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
World English Bible But he answered his father, ‘Behold, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed a commandment of yours, but you never gave me a goat, that I might celebrate with my friends.
Luke 15:30
American King James But as soon as this your son was come, which has devoured your living with harlots, you have killed for him the fatted calf.
American Standard Version but when this thy son came, who hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou killedst for him the fatted calf.
King James But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
World English Bible But when this your son came, who has devoured your living with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him.’
Luke 15:31
American King James And he said to him, Son, you are ever with me, and all that I have is yours.
American Standard Version And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that is mine is thine.
King James And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.
World English Bible “He said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.
Luke 15:32
American King James It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this your brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
American Standard Version But it was meet to make merry and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive `again'; and `was' lost, and is found.
King James It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
World English Bible But it was appropriate to celebrate and be glad, for this, your brother, was dead, and is alive again. He was lost, and is found.’”