Luke 15:24

because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again – he was lost and is found!’ ¹  So ²  they began to celebrate.

For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.

for this son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.’ And they began to celebrate.

for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ So the party began.

My son is here--given up for dead and now alive! Given up for lost and now found!' And they began to have a wonderful time.

For this, my son, who was dead, is living again; he had gone away from me, and has come back. And they were full of joy.

for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate.

‘for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ And they began to be merry.

because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again – he was lost and is found!’ ¹  So ²  they began to celebrate.

¹ sn This statement links the parable to the theme of 15:6, 9.

² tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so” to indicate the result of the father’s remarks in the preceding verses.