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A Confession of Unworthiness
The son's planned speech, "I am no more worthy to be called your son," reveals the heart of true repentance. Commentators explain this is not a bargaining tactic but a humble and honest confession. He acknowledges his sin has forfeited his rights as a son. This mirrors how a penitent sinner should approach God, with a deep sense of unworthiness and a clear view of their sin.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 15:19
18th Century
Theologian
No more worthy, etc.
"Such has been my conduct that I have been a disgrace to my father. I am not fit to be honoured by being calle…
AT Robertson
On Luke 15:19
No longer worthy (ουκετ αξιος). Confession of the facts. He sees his own pitiful plight and is humble.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 15:18–19
19th Century
Preacher
I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be cal…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 15:19
“Came to his senses” seems to carry the Semitic idea of repentance. Certainly repentance lies at the heart of the words that the son prepared to te…
John Gill
On Luke 15:19
17th Century
Pastor
And am no more worthy to be called your son
As all the Jews were; not only by creation, and providential care, as al…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 15:17–24
17th Century
Minister
Having viewed the prodigal in his abject state of misery, we are next to consider his recovery from it. This begins when he comes to himself. That …