Luke 15:21 - Exposition

Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son . Many, though not all, of the older authorities add here (apparently taking them from Luke 15:19 ) the words, "make me as one of thy hired (servants)." The selfsame words of store original resolution are repeated. They had been stamped deep into the sad heart which so intensely desired a return to the old quiet, pure home-life; but now in his father's presence he feels all is forgiven and forgotten, therefore he no longer asks to be made as one of the servants. He feels that great love will be satisfied with nothing less than restoring him, the erring one, to all the glories and happiness of the old life.