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Berean Standard Bible

“‘Your brother has returned,’ he said, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has him back safe and sound.’”

Luke 15:27

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In the parable of the prodigal son, the older brother returns from the fields and hears music and dancing. He asks a servant what is going on.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

‘Your brother has returned,’ he said, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has him back safe and sound.’

World English Bible (WEB)

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.’

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he said to him, Your brother has come; and your father has had the young ox put to death because he has come back safely.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and he said to him -- Your brother is arrived, and your father did kill the fatted calf, because in health he did receive him back.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y él le dijo: Tu hermano ha venido; y tu padre ha muerto el becerro grueso, por haberle recibido salvo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Él le respondió: “Tu hermano ha regresado y tu papá mandó matar el becerro más gordo porque lo ha recuperado sano y salvo”.

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