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The Language of Contempt
Commentators unanimously point out the elder son's bitter and contemptuous heart, revealed in his words. By saying "this thy son" instead of "my brother," he deliberately distances himself from his sibling and disrespects his father's joy. This serves as a warning that our word choices often expose underlying pride and a lack of love.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 15:30
18th Century
Theologian
This thy son. This son of yours. This is an expression of great contempt. He did not call him his brother, but his father's son, …
AT Robertson
On Luke 15:30
This thy son (ο υιος σου ουτος). Contempt and sarcasm. He does not say: "This my brother."
Came (ηλθεν). H…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 15:30
19th Century
Bishop
As soon as this thy son was come.—The feeling of discontent passes into scorn and bitterness. The sin of the wanderer is …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 15:29–30
19th Century
Preacher
And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou nev…
John Gill
On Luke 15:30
17th Century
Pastor
But as soon as this your son was come
He will not own him in the relation of a brother, though the father had owned …
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…