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Luke 7

Luke 7:43

A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus · Luke 7:36–50
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Translations

Modern
“I suppose the one who was forgiven more,” Simon replied. “You have judged correctly,” Jesus said.
Traditional
Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
Literal
Answering, Simon said, “I suppose he to whom he forgave the more.” And He said to him, “You judged correctly.”
Latin
Respondens Simon dixit: Æstimo quia is cui plus donavit. At ille dixit ei: Recte judicasti.

Original

Greek
English
“I suppose the one who was forgiven more,” Simon replied. “You have judged correctly,” Jesus said.

Notes

Luke 7:43

the one who was forgiven more: Those who had been forgiven the most responded with greater gratitude and love. The woman did her extraordinary act of sacrificial love because Jesus had forgiven her sins.

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.

Events

Parallels

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

People

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 Simon Sin

Topics

Creditor: Merciful Faith: Faith in Christ: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus' Feet Jesus, the Christ: Anointed by a Sinful Woman (At Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Parable of Two Debtors Parables: Parables of Christ: Creditor and Debtors Repentance: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus with Oil Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Simon: A Pharisee: Jesus Dines With Sin: Degrees In