Parallel Verses

A Conservative Version

But the father said to his bondmen, Bring forth the best robe and clothe him, and give a ring for his hand, and shoes for his feet.

New American Standard Bible

But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet;

King James Version

But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

Holman Bible

“But the father told his slaves, ‘Quick! Bring out the best robe and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

International Standard Version

But the father told his servants, "Hurry! Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

American Standard Version

But the father said to his servants, Bring forth quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

Amplified

But the father said to his servants, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe [for the guest of honor] and put it on him; and give him a ring for his hand, and sandals for his feet.

An Understandable Version

But the father said to his slaves, 'Quickly, bring out the best robe and put it on him. And put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

Anderson New Testament

But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it- on him, and put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet.

Bible in Basic English

But the father said to his servants, Get out the first robe quickly, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet:

Common New Testament

But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.

Daniel Mace New Testament

but the father said to his servants, bring hither the finest robe, and put it on him: put a ring on his finger, and shoes on his feet.

Darby Translation

But the father said to his bondmen, Bring out the best robe and clothe him in it, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet;

Godbey New Testament

And the father said to his servants, Bring hither the first robe, and put it on him; and give a ring to his hand, and sandals to his feet:

Goodspeed New Testament

But his father said to his slaves, 'Make haste and get out the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet;

John Wesley New Testament

But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.

Julia Smith Translation

And the father said to his servants, Bring out the first robe, and clothe him; and give a ring for his hand, and shoes for the feet:

King James 2000

But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet:

Lexham Expanded Bible

But [his] father said to his slaves, 'Quickly bring out the best robe and put [it] on him, and put a ring on his finger and sandals on [his] feet!

Modern King James verseion

But the father said to his servants, Bring the best robe and put it on him. And put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But his father said to his servants, 'Bring forth that best garment, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.

Moffatt New Testament

But the father said to his servants, 'Quick, bring the best robe and put it on him, give him a ring for his hand and sandals for his feet,

Montgomery New Testament

"'Fetch the best robe, quick,' said the father to his slaves, 'and put it on him, and give him a ring on his finger, and shoes on his feet.

NET Bible

But the father said to his slaves, 'Hurry! Bring the best robe, and put it on him! Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet!

New Heart English Bible

"But the father said to his servants, 'Quickly, bring out the best robe, and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.

Noyes New Testament

But the father said to his servants, Bring out the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet.

Sawyer New Testament

But the father said to his servants, Bring out the best robe and put on him; and put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet;

The Emphasized Bible

But the father said unto his servants - Quick! bring forth a robe - the best! and put on him, and get out a ring for his hand, and sandals for his feet.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

But the father said to his servants, Bring out the best robe, and clothe him; and put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet:

Twentieth Century New Testament

But the father turned to his servants and said 'Be quick and fetch a robe--the very best--and put it on him; give him a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet;

Webster

But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

Weymouth New Testament

"But the father said to his servants, "'Fetch a good coat quickly--the best one--and put it on him; and bring a ring for his finger and shoes for his feet.

Williams New Testament

But his father said to his slaves, 'Bring out at once a robe, yes, the finest one, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet;

World English Bible

"But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe, and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.

Worrell New Testament

But the father said to his servants, 'Quickly bring forth a robe, the best, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet;

Worsley New Testament

But the father said to his servants, bring out the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

Youngs Literal Translation

'And the father said unto his servants, Bring forth the first robe, and clothe him, and give a ring for his hand, and sandals for the feet;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

the father
πατήρ 
Pater 
Usage: 180

ἔπω 
Epo 
say, speak, tell, command, bid, , vr say
Usage: 824

to
πρός 
Pros 
unto, to, with, for, against, among, at, not tr, , vr to
Usage: 412

his



Usage: 0
Usage: 0

δοῦλος 
Doulos 
Usage: 65

ἐκφέρω 
Ekphero 
Usage: 6

the best
πρῶτος 
Protos 
Usage: 67

στολή 
Stole 
Usage: 5

and





and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
Usage: 0
Usage: 0

put
ἐνδύω 
Enduo 
δίδωμι 
Didomi 
put on, clothed with, clothed in, have on, clothe with, be endued, arrayed in, be clothed, vr put on
give, grant, put, show, deliver, make,
Usage: 23
Usage: 254

it on
ἐνδύω 
Enduo 
put on, clothed with, clothed in, have on, clothe with, be endued, arrayed in, be clothed, vr put on
Usage: 23

him

Usage: 0

a ring
δακτύλιος 
Daktulios 
Usage: 0

on
εἰς 
Eis 
εἰς 
Eis 
into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,
into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,
Usage: 1267
Usage: 1267

χείρ 
Cheir 
hand, not tr
Usage: 149

ὑπόδημα 
Hupodema 
Usage: 6

Context Readings

The Parable Of The Lost Son

21 And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in thy sight. I am no more worthy to be called thy son. 22 But the father said to his bondmen, Bring forth the best robe and clothe him, and give a ring for his hand, and shoes for his feet. 23 And having brought the fatted calf, kill it, and having eaten, we will be cheerful,


Cross References

Genesis 41:42

And Pharaoh took his signet ring from off his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck.

Revelation 6:11

And a white robe was given to them each, and it was said to them that they should still rest a time, until also their fellow bondmen, and their brothers, and those going to be killed as they too, would be fulfilled.

Esther 3:10

And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it to Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy.

Esther 8:2

And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai. And Esther set Mordecai over the house of Haman.

Zechariah 3:3-5

Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and was standing before the [heavenly] agent.

Deuteronomy 33:25

Thy bars shall be iron and brass, and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.

Psalm 18:33

He makes my feet like hinds' [feet], and sets me upon my high places.

Psalm 45:13

Inside, the king's daughter is all glorious. Her clothing is embroidered with gold.

Psalm 132:9

Let thy priest be clothed with righteousness, and let thy sanctified shout for joy.

Psalm 132:16

I will also clothe her priests with salvation, and her sanctified shall shout aloud for joy.

Song of Songs 7:1

How beautiful are thy feet in sandals, O prince's daughter! Thy rounded thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a skilful workman.

Isaiah 61:10

I will greatly rejoice in LORD. My soul shall be joyful in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation. He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride

Ezekiel 16:9-13

Then I washed thee with water. Yea, I thoroughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil.

Matthew 22:11-12

But when the king came in to see those who were dining, he saw there a man who was not clothed with a wedding garment.

Romans 3:22

And the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ is for all and upon all those who believe, for there is no distinction.

Romans 8:15

For ye did not receive a spirit of bondage again for fear, but ye received a spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Romans 13:14

But clothe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no forethought for lusts of the flesh.

Galatians 3:27

For as many as were immersed into Christ have put on Christ.

Galatians 4:5-6

so that he might redeem those under law, so that we might receive the sonship.

Ephesians 1:13-14

In whom ye also, having heard the word of the truth, the good-news of your salvation, in whom also having believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of the promise,

Ephesians 4:22-24

for you to put off the old man according to your former conduct, the man who is corrupt according to the desires of deceitfulness,

Ephesians 6:15

and having shod your feet in preparation of the good-news of peace.

Revelation 2:17

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the congregations. To him who overcomes, I will give him to eat of the hidden manna. And I will give him a white stone, and upon the stone a new name written, which none knows

Revelation 3:4-5

But thou have a few names in Sardis who did not defile their garments. And they will walk with me in white, because they are worthy.

Revelation 3:18

I counsel thee to buy from me gold refined from fire, so that thou may become wealthy, and white garments, so that thou may clothe thyself, and the shame of thy nakedness may not be made known, and eye-salve, so that thou may anoin

Revelation 7:9

After these things, I looked and lo, a great multitude, which none could number, out of every nation, and tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palms in their ha

Revelation 7:13-14

And one of the elders answered, saying to me, Who are these who are clothed in white robes, and where did they come from?

Revelation 19:8

And it was given her that she clothe herself in fine linen, bright and pure. For the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the sanctified.

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