_CRITICAL NOTES_
Luke 15:1. PUBLICANS AND SINNERS.—_I.e._, tax-gatherers, odious to
the whole nation on account of their occupation and their
unscrupulousness in carrying it on, and persons from whom the
religiously minded held aloof because of their gross and sensual life.
The parables imply that... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_
Luke 15:11. A CERTAIN MAN.—Our heavenly Father, since Christ never
represents Himself thus. He always speaks of Himself as a Son, though
often as a possessor, or lord. TWO SONS.—_I.e._, to represent the
professedly religious and openly irreligious classes of men, whose
presence led... [ Continue Reading ]