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The Danger of Self-Righteous Anger
Commentators explain that the older brother's anger wasn't just a bad mood; it was an 'explosion' of long-held resentment. This anger, representing the attitude of the Pharisees, stemmed from pride and a legalistic spirit. He believed the lavish grace shown to his repentant brother was unfair, revealing a heart that, despite its outward obedience, was out of sync with the father's heart of compassion. This serves as a warning against self-righteousness.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 15:28
But he was angry (ωργισθη). First aorist (ingressive) passive indicative. But he became angry, he flew into a rage (οργη). This wa…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 15:28
19th Century
Bishop
And he was angry, and would not go in.—This, then, was the first feeling. He who professed obedience to his father is out of harmony with …
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 15:27–28
19th Century
Preacher
And he said to him, Your brother has come; and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound. And he was a…
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John Calvin
On Luke 15:28
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore his father went out. By these words, he reproaches hypocrites with intolerable pride, which makes it necessary that the Father s…
John Gill
On Luke 15:28
17th Century
Pastor
And he was angry
Particularly that the fatted calf was killed, (Luke 15:27Luke 15:30) the pr…
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…