The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:1-32
The Lord speaks his three parable-stories of the "lost," in which he explains his reason for loving and receiving the sinful. read more
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Spence, H. D. M., etc.
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:11-32
The parable of the prodigal son. This parable is at once a history, a poem, and a prophecy, A history of man in innocence, in sin, in redemption, in glory. A poem—the song of salvation, whose refrain, "My son was dead, and is alive again, was lost, and is found," is ringing through the courts of the Zion of God. A prophecy, speaking most directly and solemnly, in warning and meditation, emphasis of reproof or of encouragement, to each of us. It is beyond the reach of the scalpel of... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:11-32
"From home, and back." The two previous parables which our Lord related in defence of his conduct are really but introductory to what has been with justice called "the pearl of parables," that of the prodigal son. To it we will now devote ourselves, under the title recently given to it as "From home, and back." It brings out in a most interesting way the attitude of God the Father towards lost souls. It is necessary before setting out, however, to notice that, according to the ancient Law,... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
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
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:23-24
And bring hither the fatted calf . There was a custom in the large Palestinian farms that always a calf should be fattening ready for festal occasions. And let us eat … And they began to be merry . Who are intended by these plurals, us and they ? We must not forget that the parable-story under the mortal imagery is telling of heavenly as well as of earthly things. The sharers in their joy over the lost, the servants of the prodigal's father on earth, are doubtless the angels of whom we... 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
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:23
Be merry - Literally, “eating, let us rejoice.” The word “merry” does not quite express the meaning of the Greek. “Merriment” denotes a light, playful, jovial mirth. The Greek denotes simply “joy - let us be happy, or joyful.” read more
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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 15:22
Verse 22 22.Bring out the best robe. Although in parables (as we have frequently observed) it would be idle to follow out every minute circumstance, yet it will be no violence to the literal meaning, if we say, that our heavenly Father not only pardons our sins in such a manner as to bury the remembrance of them, but even restores those gifts of which we had been deprived; as, on the other hand, by taking them from us, he chastises our ingratitude in order to make us feel ashamed at the... read more