Luke 15:19

"I will get up and go to my father, and will tell him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight."

Key Reflection

This verse depicts the prodigal son's repentant resolve to return to his father, acknowledging both divine and familial accountability for his sins. His admission of wrongdoing "against heaven and in your sight" signifies a profound recognition of God’s sovereignty and his own transgressions.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 19. No more worthy, &c. "Such has been my conduct that I have been a disgrace to my father. I am not fit to be honoured by being called the son of a man so kind and virtuous." Make me as one, &c. "Treat me as a servant. Let me come again into your family, but I do not ask to be treated as a son. I am willing to come in if you will give me only the support that you give to a servant." This evinced, 1st. Deep humility-such as a sinner should have. 2nd. Love for his father's house--such as all penitents should have toward God's dwelling-place in heaven. 3rd. Confidence in his father that he would treat him kindly, even if he treated him as a servant.

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