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The Dutiful but Joyless Heart
Commentators portray the elder son as a 'gloomy spirit'—dutiful, regular, and constant, but not joyful. His question about the celebration isn't one of happy curiosity but of disturbed confusion. He values orderly work over what he sees as 'boisterous' and disruptive merriment, revealing a heart that struggles to embrace spontaneous, grace-filled joy.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 15:26
Servants (παιδων). Not δουλο (bondslaves) as in verse 22. The Greeks often used παις for servant like the Latin puer. It co…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 15:26
19th Century
Preacher
Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of the servants, a…
John Gill
On Luke 15:26
17th Century
Pastor
And he called one of the servants
One of the ministers of the word, one of the disciples of Christ, as the Scribes a…
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Matthew Henry
On Luke 15:25–32
17th Century
Minister
In the latter part of this parable, we have the character of the Pharisees, though not of them alone. It sets forth the kindness of the Lord, and t…