It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
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Interpretation
In the latter part of this parable we have the character of the Pharisees, though not of them alone. It sets forth the kindness of the Lord, and the proud manner in which his gracious kindness is often received.
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This thought runs through Luke 15:28-32.