Verse Comparison: Luke 15:25
American Standard Version
Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.
Amplified® Bible
But his older son was in the field; and as he returned and came near the house, he heard music and dancing.
Contemporary English Version
The older son had been out in the field. But when he came near the house, he heard the music and dancing.
Darby English Version
And his elder son was in the field; and as, coming [up], he drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.
Good News Bible
"In the meantime the older son was out in the field. On his way back, when he came close to the house, he heard the music and dancing.
International Standard Version
"Now his older son was in the field. As he was coming back to the house, he heard music and dancing.
King James Version
Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
New American Standard Bible
"Now his older son was in the field, and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
New International Version
"Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing.
New King James Version
"Now his older son was in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Now his older son worked in the field, and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
Young's Literal Translation
`And his elder son was in a field, and as, coming, he drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing,
