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To his servants
Bond-servants. There is a fine touch in throwing in the bond-servants immediately after thy son (Luk 15:21).
Bring forth
Some texts add quickly (ταχὺ). So Rev.
The best robe (στολὴν τὴν πρώτην)
Lit., a robe, the first. Properly of a long, flowing robe, a festive garment. See Mar 16:5; Luk 20:4 :6.
Ring
See on Jam 2:2. Compare Gen 41:42.
Shoes
Both the ring and the shoes are marks of a free man. Slaves went barefoot.