Luke 15:25
“Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now his elder son was in the field,.... By "the elder son" is meant, not angels, as has been observed on Luk 15:11 nor…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
In the field - At work. This eldest son is designed to represent the Pharisees who had found fault with the Saviour.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
His elder son - Meaning probably persons of a regular moral life, who needed no repentance in comparison of the prodigal…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 15:11-32
We have here the parable of the prodigal son, the scope of which is the same with those before, to show how pleasing to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Now his elder son was in the field Many have felt a wish that the parable had ended with the moving and exquisite scene…
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