And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.
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Interpretation
The parable of the prodigal son shows the nature of repentance, and the Lord's readiness to welcome and bless all who return to him. It fully sets forth the riches of gospel grace; and it has been, and will be, while the world stands, of unspeakable use to poor sinners, to direct and to encourage them in repenting and returning to God.
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This thought runs through Luke 15:11-15.