American Standard Version (ASV):
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 Version (KJV):
‹Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.›
American Standard Version (ASV):
And he called to him one of the servants, and inquired what these things might be.
King James Version (KJV):
‹And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.›
American Standard Version (ASV):
and bring the fatted calf, [and] kill it, and let us eat, and make merry:
King James Version (KJV):
‹And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill› [it]; ‹and let us eat, and be merry:›
American Standard Version (ASV):
for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
King James Version (KJV):
‹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 (ASV):
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 Version (KJV):
‹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.›
American Standard Version (ASV):
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 Version (KJV):
‹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 (ASV):
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 Version (KJV):
‹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 (ASV):
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 Version (KJV):
‹I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,›
American Standard Version (ASV):
I am no more worthy to be called your son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
King James Version (KJV):
‹And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.›
American Standard Version (ASV):
And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.
King James Version (KJV):
‹And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.›