But it was necessary to feast and to rejoice. For this brother of yours was dead, and has revived; he was lost, and is found.’
Other versions
King James Version
It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.English Standard Version
It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'"New International Version
But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.'"