Berean Standard Bible
“But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!’”
The elder son speaks to his father, complaining about the welcome given to his brother. He has been working faithfully at home, and the feast feels like an insult.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!’
World English Bible (WEB)
But when this your son came, who has devoured your living with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him.’
King James Version (KJV)
But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
American Standard Version (ASV)
but when this thy son came, who hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou killedst for him the fatted calf.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
But when this your son came, who has been wasting your property with bad women, you put to death the fat young ox for him.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
but when your son -- this one who did devour your living with harlots -- came, you did kill to him the fatted calf.
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Mas cuando vino éste tu hijo, que ha consumido tu hacienda con rameras, has matado para él el becerro grueso.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
En cambio, ahora que regresa ese hijo tuyo, que ha malgastado tu dinero con prostitutas, mandas matar el becerro más gordo para él”.
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