Luke 15:28
And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.In other versions
But he was angry, and would not go in: and his father came out, and entreated him.
ASV
But he was angry and would not go in; and his father came out and made a request to him to come in.
BBE
But he became angry and would not go in. And his father went out and besought him.
DBY
But he was angry, and would not go in. Therefore his father came out, and begged him.
WEB
`And he was angry, and would not go in, therefore his father, having come forth, was entreating him;
YLT
And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and implored him.
ENG
And he was angry, and would not go in; therefore his father came out, and entreated him.
WBT
The older son became angry and refused to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him.
BSB
In context
26And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
27And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
28And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.
29And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
30But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.