Luke 15:25
Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
Context
This verse from Luke Chapter 15 connects to 10 cross-references. Three parables on finding the lost: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. The father runs to meet the returning son and throws a party. The elder brother's resentment reveals the Pharisees' attitude toward tax collectors and …
Other Translations
Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.
`And his elder son was in a field, and as, coming, he drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing,
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.
Cross References
Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with …
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. …
And he said, A certain man had two sons:
They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto …
Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out …