Luke 15:25

Now his elder sonne was in the field, and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musicke & dauncing,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Now his older son was in the field, and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Now the older son was in the field: and when he came near the house, the sounds of music and dancing came to his ears.
- Basic English Bible

Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And his elder son was in the field; and as, coming [up], he drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.
- Darby Bible

Now his elder son was in the field, and when he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing:
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.
- English Revised Version

Now his elder son was in the field. As he came near to the house, he heard music and dancing.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Luke 15:25

15:25 The elder son seems to represent the Pharisees and scribes, mentioned #Lu 15:2|.