Luke 15:22

To his servants. Bond - servants. There is a fine touch in throwing in the bond - servants immediately after thy son (ver. 21).

Bring forth. Some texts add quickly [τ α χ υ]. So Rev.

The best robe [σ τ ο λ η ν τ η ν π ρ ω τ η ν]. Lit., a robe, the first. Properly of a long, flowing robe, a festive garment. See Mark 16:5; Luke 20:46. Ring. See on James 2:2. Compare Genesis 41:42.

Shoes. Both the ring and the shoes are marks of a free man. Slaves went barefoot.