Luke 7:40

Translations

Modern

But Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, Teacher,” he said.

Traditional

And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.

Literal

And answering, Jesus said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he says, “Teacher, say it.”

Latin

Et respondens Jesus, dixit ad illum: Simon, habeo tibi aliquid dicere. At ille ait: Magister, dic.

Original

Greek

English

But Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, Teacher,” he said.

Notes

Luke 7:40

But Jesus answered him: See study note on 5:22.

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 20:20–21
So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor.
Luke 18:18
Then a certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
Matthew 7:22
Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’
John 13:13
You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am.
Luke 5:22
Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?
John 16:30
Now we understand that You know all things and that You have no need for anyone to question You. Because of this, we believe that You came from God.”
Luke 5:31
Jesus answered, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.
Ezekiel 33:31
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.
John 3:2
He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”
John 16:19
Aware that they wanted to question Him, Jesus said to them, “Are you asking one another why I said, ‘In a little while you will not see Me, and then after a little while you will see Me’?
Luke 6:8
But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there.
Matthew 26:49
Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

Parallels

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

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Simon: A man in Bethany who hosted Jesus for a meal

Glossary

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

Topics

Faith: Faith in Christ: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus' Feet Jesus, the Christ: Anointed by a Sinful Woman (At Capernaum) Repentance: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus with Oil Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Simon: A Pharisee: Jesus Dines With

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