Parallel Verses New International Version "But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. King James Bible But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: Darby Bible Translation But the father said to his bondmen, Bring out the best robe and clothe him in [it], and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet; World English Bible "But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe, and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. Young's Literal Translation 'And the father said unto his servants, Bring forth the first robe, and clothe him, and give a ring for his hand, and sandals for the feet; Luke 15:22 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleMake me as one of thy hired servants, is added here by several MSS. and versions; but it is evident this has been added, merely to make his conduct agree with his resolution, Luke 15:19. But by this a very great beauty is lost: for the design of the inspired penman is to show, not merely the depth of the profligate son's repentance, and the sincerity of his conversion, but to show the great affection of the father, and his readiness to forgive his disobedient son. His tenderness of heart cannot wait till the son has made his confession; his bowels yearn over him, and he cuts short his tale of contrition and self-reproach, by giving him the most plenary assurances of his pardoning love. Bring forth the best robe - Bring out that chief garment, την στολην την πρωτην, the garment which was laid by, to be used only on birth-days or festival times. Such as that which Rebecca had laid by for Esau, and which she put on Jacob when she made him personate his brother. See the notes on Genesis 27:15. Put a ring on his hand - Giving a ring was in ancient times a mark of honor and dignity. See Genesis 41:42; 1 Kings 21:8; Esther 8:2; Daniel 6:17; James 2:2. Shoes on his feet - Formerly those who were captivated had their shoes taken off, Isaiah 20:1; and when they were restored to liberty their shoes were restored. See 2 Chronicles 28:15. In Bengal, shoes of a superior quality make one of the distinguishing parts of a person's dress. Some of them cost as much as a hundred rupees a pair; 10 or 12. Reference is perhaps made here to some such costly shoes. It is the same among the Chinese: some very costly shoes and boots of that people are now before me. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the best. Psalm 45:13 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of worked gold. Psalm 132:9,16 Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; and let your saints shout for joy... Zechariah 3:3-5 Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel... Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. a ring. Esther 8:2 And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai... and shoes. Deuteronomy 33:25 Your shoes shall be iron and brass; and as your days, so shall your strength be. Psalm 18:33 He makes my feet like hinds' feet, and sets me on my high places. Ephesians 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Library June 10 MorningThe younger son took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.--LUKE 15:13. Such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.--We . . . were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) and … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path The Prodigal and his Father An Appeal to Sinners The Prodigal's Return Cross References Genesis 41:42 Then Pharaoh took his signet ring from his finger and put it on Joseph's finger. He dressed him in robes of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck. Zechariah 3:4 The angel said to those who were standing before him, "Take off his filthy clothes." Then he said to Joshua, "See, I have taken away your sin, and I will put fine garments on you." Luke 15:21 "The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' Luke 15:23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. Revelation 6:11 Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers and sisters, were killed just as they had been. Jump to Previous Best Bondmen Clothe Coat Feet Fetch Finger First Forth Good Hand Quick Quickly Ring Robe Sandals Servants Shoes SlavesJump to Next Best Bondmen Clothe Coat Feet Fetch Finger First Forth Good Hand Quick Quickly Ring Robe Sandals Servants Shoes SlavesLinks Luke 15:22 NIVLuke 15:22 NLT Luke 15:22 ESV Luke 15:22 NASB Luke 15:22 KJV Luke 15:22 Bible Apps Luke 15:22 Biblia Paralela Luke 15:22 Chinese Bible Luke 15:22 French Bible Luke 15:22 German Bible Luke 15:22 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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