누가복음 15:18-20 KRV

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 15:17-19

The soul's return. Out in the far country, living a life of guilty waste, of dreary want, of shameful degradation, the prodigal son was in truth a man "beside himself;" he was lost to himself; he had taken leave of his own better self, of his understanding, of his reason; from his own true self he was afar off. But now there is— I. A RETURN TO HIMSELF . 1 . He regains his wisdom as he gains a sense of his folly. He returns to his right mind; he loses his infatuation as he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:18-19

I will arise and go to my father … make me as one of thy hired servants. The repentance of the prodigal was real. It was no mere sentimental regret, no momentary flash of sorrow for a bad past. There was before him a long and weary journey to be undertaken, and he—brought up in luxury—had to face it without means. There was the shame of confession before dependents and relatives and friends, and, as the crown of all, there was the position of a servant to be filled in the home where once he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:20

And he arose, and came to his father . And so he came safe home; sad, suffering, ragged, destitute, but still safe. But, in spite of this, the parable gives scant encouragement indeed to sin, poor hope indeed to wanderers from the right way, like the hero of our story; for we feel that, though he escaped, yet many were left behind in that sad country. We dimly see many other figures in the picture., The employer of the prodigal was a citizen, but only one of many citizens. The prodigal... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:18

I will arise - This is a common expression among the Hebrews to denote “entering on a piece of business.” It does not imply that he was “sitting,” but that he meant immediately to return. This should be the feeling of every sinner who is conscious of his guilt and danger.To My father - To his father, although he had offended him, and treated him unkindly, and had provoked him, and dishonored him by his course of conduct. So the sinner. He has nowhere else to go but to “God.” He has offended... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:19

No more worthy ... - “Such has been my conduct that I have been a disgrace to my father. I am not fit to be honored by being called the son of a man so kind and virtuous.”Make me as one ... - “Treat me as a servant. Let me come again into your family, but I do not ask to be treated as a son. I am willing to come in if you will give me only the support that you give to a servant.” This evinced,Deep humility - such as a sinner should have. Love for his father’s house - such as all penitents... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:20

He arose, and came - Was coming. But here is no indication of “haste.” He did not “run,” but came driven by his wants, and, as we may suppose, filled with shame, and even with some doubts whether his father would receive him.A great way off - This is a beautiful description - the image of his father’s happening to see him clad in rags, poor, and emaciated, and yet he recognized “his son,” and all the feelings of a father prompted him to go and embrace him.Had compassion - Pitied him. Saw his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 15:17-18

Luke 15:17-18. And when he came to himself When the infamy and distress of his present condition began to lead him into serious consideration; and he so far recovered the use of his reason, which had before been dethroned and extinguished by the mad intoxication of sensual pleasure; when the great distress he was in brought him at length to think and reflect on his unhappy condition, and to retrace the steps that had brought him into it; he said Namely, in his heart; How many hired... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 15:20

Luke 15:20. And he arose and came to his father Having taken the resolution of returning to his father, he put it immediately in execution; setting out just as he was, barefooted, and all in rags, and being obliged, doubtless, to beg his way. But did his father receive him? Was he welcome? Yes, heartily welcome. And, by the way, we have here an example, instructing parents, whose children have been foolish and disobedient, if they repent and submit themselves, not to be harsh and severe... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:11-32

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:17-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:18-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:20-24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 15:17-18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 15:20

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