Luke 15:28

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 15:28

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Then he became indignant, and he was unwilling to enter. Therefore, his father, going out, began to plead with him.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And he was angry and would not go in; then his father having come out, besought him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 15:28

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Commentary for Luke 15:28

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 15:28

Summary

Older son refuses entry; father pleads with him

Event

Elder son becomes angry and refuses

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD