The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 15:14-19
Folly and repentance: v. 14. And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. v. 15. And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. v. 16. And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat; and no man gave unto him. v. 17. And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my fathers have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with... read more
F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Luke 15:1-99
Luke 15 FROM THE TWO verses that open this chapter, it would seem that these words about grace and discipleship drew the publicans and sinners toward Him, while repelling the Pharisees and scribes. He did indeed receive sinners and eat with them: such action is according to the very nature of grace. The Pharisees flung out the remark as a taunt. The Lord accepted it as a compliment, and proceeded by parables to show that He not only received sinners but positively sought them, and also to... read more