Luke 7:39

Translations

Modern

When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!”

Traditional

Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.

Literal

And the Pharisee, the one having called Him, having seen, spoke within himself, saying, “If this man were a prophet, He would have known who and what kind the woman is who touches Him—because she is a sinner.”

Latin

Videns autem pharisæus, qui vocaverat eum, ait intra se dicens: Hic si esset propheta, sciret utique quæ et qualis est mulier, quæ tangit eum: quia peccatrix est.

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English

When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!”

Notes

Luke 7:36–50

What Jesus said in 7:35 is shown in this story by one of “wisdom’s children” (see study note on 7:35). She is a repentant sinner (a person who turns away from sin). She shows deep gratitude for the forgiveness she has received.

Theme notes and profiles

The Pharisees Eating Together Following Jesus The Messianic Banquet

Events

Anointed by a Sinner Womanc. AD 28

Related verses

Luke 15:2
So the Pharisees and scribes began to grumble: “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Luke 7:16
A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!”
Proverbs 23:7
…for he is keeping track, inwardly counting the cost. “Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
Isaiah 65:5
They say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long.
Mark 7:21
For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery,
Matthew 9:12–13
On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.
Luke 18:4
For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect men,
Luke 3:8
Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.
John 7:47–52
“Have you also been deceived?” replied the Pharisees.
John 7:12
Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.”
John 9:24
So a second time they called for the man who had been blind and said, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.”
2 Kings 5:20
Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, by not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.”

Parallels

Matthew 26:6–13 Mark 14:3–9 John 12:1–8

People

Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Justification, Justified Luke, Gospel of Meaning of Meals in the Bible Ointment Prophecy Simon Sin

Topics

Anointing was Applied to The Feet Bigotry of Keeping Company with Sinners Faith: Faith in Christ: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus' Feet Jesus, the Christ: Anointed by a Sinful Woman (At Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: God Will Severely Punish Those Who Reject Him Repentance: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus with Oil Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Righteousness: They Who are Given to Condemn Others Simon: A Pharisee: Jesus Dines With The Jews: Distinction of Castes Among, Noticed The Pharisees: Christ: Condemned By, for Associating with Sinners

Luke 7:39

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