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Restored to Honor, Not Probation
Commentators emphasize that the father's gifts—the best robe, ring, and shoes—were powerful symbols of honor, authority, and freedom. The son wasn't put on probation or treated as a servant (who often went barefoot); he was immediately and lavishly restored to his full status as a beloved son. God's forgiveness isn't partial; it's a complete restoration of identity and honor.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 15:22
18th Century
Theologian
The best robe. The son was probably in rags. The father's joy is expressed by dressing him in the finest garments, so that he might appear…
AT Robertson
On Luke 15:22
The best robe (στολην την πρωτην). Στολη is an old word for a fine stately garment that comes down to the feet (from στελλο, to pr…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 15:22
19th Century
Bishop
Bring forth the best robe.—It is hardly necessary, perhaps, in such a parable, to press the symbolic interpretation of each minute…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 15:21–22
19th Century
Preacher
And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
But t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 15:22
The son’s speech was never completed (v.21). Instead the father more than reversed the unspoken part about becoming a “hired man” (v.19). What he g…
John Calvin
On Luke 15:22
16th Century
Theologian
Bring out the best robe. Although in parables (as we have frequently observed) it would be pointless to analyze every minute circumstance,…
John Gill
On Luke 15:22
17th Century
Pastor
But the father said to his servants
The word "but", with which those words begin, is expressive of much grace, as it…
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 …