He would fain have been filled (επεθυμε χορτασθηνα). Literally, he was desiring (longing) to be filled. Imperfect indicative and f…

He would fain. He would gladly. He desired to do it.

The husks. For us, the word "husks" denotes the outward covering of g…

He would fain have filled his belly.—It is remarkable that very many of the best manuscripts give the simpler reading, “d…

And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat and no man gave unto him.

The prodigal cannot be brou…

St. Ambrose of Milan: St. Luke has given three parables in succession: the sheep that was lost and found, the piece of silve…

NIV captures the vivid wording of the account, including “squandered his wealth” and “wild living.” The famine made employment and food even harder…

And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks ,
&c.] (abwrx) , the fruit of the…

The parable of the prodigal son shows the nature of repentance and the Lord's readiness to welcome and bless all who return to him. It fully sets f…