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Berean Standard Bible

“The older son became angry and refused to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him.”

Luke 15:28

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The elder son has come in from the field and heard music and dancing. When he learns his brother has returned and a feast is being held, he reacts differently from the father.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The older son became angry and refused to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him.

World English Bible (WEB)

But he was angry, and would not go in. Therefore his father came out, and begged him.

King James Version (KJV)

And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But he was angry, and would not go in: and his father came out, and entreated him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But he was angry and would not go in; and his father came out and made a request to him to come in.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'And he was angry, and would not go in, therefore his father, having come forth, was entreating him;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces se enojó, y no quería entrar. Salió por tanto su padre, y le rogaba que entrase.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El hermano mayor se enojó tanto que se negó a entrar. El padre tuvo que salir a suplicarle que entrara.

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