Commentary

Luke 15

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917)

The notes that made the Scofield Bible famous. They read Scripture through dispensationalism, a framework many Christians do not share: read with discernment.

Verses 2–3

sinners

Sin. (See Scofield "Romans 3:23").

Verses 4–7

lost

(Greek - ἀπόλλυμι)." (See Scofield "John 3:16").

Verses 8–9

pieces of silver

drachma, here translated a piece of silver, is the eighth part of an ounce, and is equal to the Roman penny. See, Matthew 18:28.

Verses 10–17

angel (See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

sinner Sin. (See Scofield "Romans 3:23").

Verses 18–20

sinned

Sin. (See Scofield "Romans 3:23").

Verses 21–32

sinned Sin.

(See Scofield "Romans 3:23").

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.