路加福音 15:21-22 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:20-24

The welcome home. Having seen the younger son of this parable dissatisfied with his estate, having followed him into the far country of sin, having seen how there he frittered or flung everything away in his guilty folly and was reduced to utmost want and degradation, and having been with him in the hour of self-return and wise resolve, we now attend him on his way home to his father. We look at— I. THE WISDOM OF IMMEDIATE ACTION . "He said, I will arise … and he arose. " ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:21

Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son . Many, though not all, of the older authorities add here (apparently taking them from Luke 15:19 ) the words, "make me as one of thy hired (servants)." The selfsame words of store original resolution are repeated. They had been stamped deep into the sad heart which so intensely desired a return to the old quiet, pure home-life; but now in his father's presence he feels all is forgiven and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:22

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 . The older authorities add "quickly" after the words "bring forth." Everything is done by the father to assure the wanderer of full and entire forgiveness. Not only is a welcome given to the tired, ragged son, but he is invested at once, with all speed, with the insignia of his old rank as one of the house. But it is observable not a word is spoken of reply to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:22

The best robe - The son was probably in rags. The joy of the father is expressed by clothing him in the best raiment, that he might appear well. The “robe” here mentioned is probably the outer garment; and the father told them to put on him the best one that was in the house - one reserved for festival occasions. See Genesis 27:15.A ring on his hand - To wear a ring on the hand was one mark of wealth and dignity. The rich and those in office commonly wore them. Compare James 2:2. To “give” a... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 15:21

Luke 15:21. And the son said The perturbation which the aged parent was in, with ecstasy of joy, hindered him from speaking; so the poor, ragged, meager creature, locked in his arms, began and made his acknowledgments with a tone of voice expressive of the deepest contrition. Father, I have sinned against heaven, &c. As it commends the good father’s kindness, that he showed it before the prodigal expressed his repentance; so it commends the prodigal’s repentance, that he expressed it... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 15:1-32

102. Lost sheep; lost coin; lost son (Luke 15:1-32)Jesus told these three short stories to answer the scribes and Pharisees, who had complained that he mixed with tax collectors and other low class people. The more respectable Jews considered such people unworthy of God’s blessings. They were angry that Jesus showed interest in them and that many of them responded to his message (Luke 15:1-2).The stories of the lost sheep and the lost coin show that God does more than welcome sinners; he... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 15:21

I have sinned = I sinned. Confession of sin is the necessary condition for receiving the blessing. Compare 2 Samuel 12:13 .Psalms 32:5 .Isaiah 6:5 , Isaiah 6:6 . Isaiah 5:8 , &c. And so with Israel (Leviticus 26:40-42 .Isaiah 64:6 , Isaiah 64:7 . Hosea 5:15 ; Hosea 14:1 , Hosea 14:2 ). in thy sight . Same Greek words as "before thee" in Luke 15:18 . son. Note the Figure of speech Aposiopesis ( App-6 ), for he did not finish what he meant to have said. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 15:22

servants = bond-servants. Bring forth. L [Tr. ] A WH R add "quickly". best = first. Either the first that comes to hand, or the former robe the son used to wear. See on Genesis 27:15 . and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ), emphasizing each particular. put it on him = clothe him with it. ring = a signet-ring. Occurs only here. See James 2:2 , and compare Genesis 41:42 . on = for (Greek. eis. App-104 .) shoes = sandals. The ring and the sandals mark a free man. Servants... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 15:22

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: and bring the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us eat, and make merry: for this my son was dead, and is alive again; and he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.It will be noted that the prodigal never came out with the intended request to be made as one of his father's hired servants. It would appear that the father interrupted him before... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 15:22

Luke 15:22. Bring forth the best robe,— It is observed by Ferrarius, that the στολη, or long robe, was a garment which servants never wore; so that his father's ordering any such garment, and especially the best, to be brought, was declaring in the most moving manner that can be imagined, how far hewas from intending to treat him like a servant. His mentioning the shoes and the ring (which were worn not only as signs of freedom, but of dignity and honour) speaks the same language. See Genesis... read more