New International Version (NIV)
24For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.
Luke 15:24
Luke 15:24 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
24for this son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.’ And they began to celebrate.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
24for this son of mine was [as good as] dead and is alive again; he was lost and has been found.’ So they began to celebrate.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
24For this son of mine was dead and is alive again! He was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.
American Standard Version (ASV)
24for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
Geneva Bible (GNV)
24For this my sonne was dead, and is aliue againe: and he was lost, but he is found. And they began to be merie.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
24for this, my son, was dead and is alive again. He was lost and is found.’ Then they began to celebrate.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
24This son of mine was dead. And now he is alive again. He was lost. And now he is found.’ So they began to celebrate.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
24I thought that my son was dead. But now he has returned to me and he is alive! I thought that he had left me for ever. But now he has come home.” Then they all began to be happy together.
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
24because this son of mine was dead, and lived again, and he was lost, and was found; and they began to be merry.