Parallel Verses

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.

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.

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.

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:

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 your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 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. 23 And bring the fattened calf and slaughter it, and let us [invite everyone and] feast and celebrate;


Cross References

Genesis 41:42

Then Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, and dressed him in [official] vestments of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck.

Revelation 6:11

Then they were each given a white robe; and they were told to rest and wait quietly for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers and sisters who were to be killed even as they had been, would be completed.

Esther 3:10

Then the king removed his signet ring from his hand [that is, the special ring which was used to seal his letters] and gave it to Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews.

Esther 8:2

The king took off his signet ring which he had taken away from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai. And Esther put Mordecai in charge of the house of Haman.

Zechariah 3:3-5

Now Joshua was clothed with filthy (nauseatingly vile) garments and was standing before the Angel [of the Lord].

Deuteronomy 33:25


“Your strongholds will be iron and bronze,
And as your days are, so will your strength, your rest and security be.

Psalm 18:33


He makes my feet like hinds’ feet [able to stand firmly and tread safely on paths of testing and trouble];
He sets me [securely] upon my high places.

Psalm 45:13


Glorious is the King’s daughter within [the palace];
Her robe is interwoven with gold.

Psalm 132:9


Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness (right living),
And let Your godly ones shout for joy.

Psalm 132:16


“Her priests also I will clothe with salvation,
And her godly ones will shout aloud for joy.

Song of Songs 7:1

(The Bridegroom)“Why should you gaze at the Shulammite,
As at the dance of the two armies?“How beautiful are your feet in sandals,
O prince’s daughter!
The curves of your hips are like jewels,
The work of the hands of an artist.

Isaiah 61:10


I will rejoice greatly in the Lord,
My soul will exult in my God;
For He has clothed me with garments of salvation,
He has covered me with a robe of righteousness,
As a bridegroom puts on a turban,
And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Ezekiel 16:9-13

“Then I washed you with water; yes, I [thoroughly] washed away from you the [clinging] blood and anointed you with oil.

Matthew 22:11-12

“But when the king came in to see the dinner guests, he saw a man there who was not dressed [appropriately] in wedding clothes,

Romans 3:22

This righteousness of God comes through faith in Jesus Christ for all those [Jew or Gentile] who believe [and trust in Him and acknowledge Him as God’s Son]. There is no distinction,

Romans 8:15

For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading again to fear [of God’s judgment], but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons [the Spirit producing sonship] by which we [joyfully] cry, “Abba! Father!”

Romans 13:14

But clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for [nor even think about gratifying] the flesh in regard to its improper desires.

Galatians 3:27

For all of you who were baptized into Christ [into a spiritual union with the Christ, the Anointed] have clothed yourselves with Christ [that is, you have taken on His characteristics and values].

Galatians 4:5-6

so that He might redeem and liberate those who were under the Law, that we [who believe] might be adopted as sons [as God’s children with all rights as fully grown members of a family].

Ephesians 1:13-14

In Him, you also, when you heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation, and [as a result] believed in Him, were stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit [the One promised by Christ] as owned and protected [by God].

Ephesians 4:22-24

that, regarding your previous way of life, you put off your old self [completely discard your former nature], which is being corrupted through deceitful desires,

Ephesians 6:15

and having strapped on your feet the gospel of peace in preparation [to face the enemy with firm-footed stability and the readiness produced by the good news].

Revelation 2:17

He who has an ear, let him hear and heed what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes [the world through believing that Jesus is the Son of God], to him I will give [the privilege of eating] some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone with a new name engraved on the stone which no one knows except the one who receives it.’

Revelation 3:4-5

But you [still] have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes [that is, contaminated their character and personal integrity with sin]; and they will walk with Me [dressed] in white, because they are worthy (righteous).

Revelation 3:18

I counsel you to buy from Me gold that has been heated red hot and refined by fire so that you may become truly rich; and white clothes [representing righteousness] to clothe yourself so that the shame of your nakedness will not be seen; and healing salve to put on your eyes so that you may see.

Revelation 7:9

After these things I looked, and this is what I saw: a vast multitude which no one could count, [gathered] from every nation and from all the tribes and peoples and languages [of the earth], standing before the throne and before the Lamb (Christ), dressed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands;

Revelation 7:13-14

Then one of the elders responded, saying to me, “These who are dressed in the long white robes—who are they, and from where did they come?”

Revelation 19:8

She has been permitted to dress in fine linen, dazzling white and clean—for the fine linen signifies the righteous acts of the saints [the ethical conduct, personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character of believers].

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