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Luke 7

Luke 7:47

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

Modern
Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”
Traditional
Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
Literal
Therefore I say to you this: Her many sins have been forgiven, because she loved much; but to whom little is forgiven, he loves little.”
Latin
Propter quod dico tibi: remittuntur ei peccata multa, quoniam dilexit multum. Cui autem minus dimittitur, minus diligit.

Original

Greek
English
Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”

Notes

Luke 7:47

for she has loved much: It was not that her great love for Jesus caused him to forgive her, but that the forgiveness she had already received from Jesus caused her love.

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Creditors: God's Claim Upon Men Faith: Faith in Christ: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus' Feet Forgiving Yourself Jesus, the Christ: Anointed by a Sinful Woman (At Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Parable of Two Debtors Jesus, the Christ: Power of, to Forgive Sins Love to Christ: Penitent Woman Love to Christ: should be in Proportion to Our Mercies Love: 0F Man for Jesus New Beginnings Parables: Parables of Christ: Creditor and Debtors Pardon: should Lead to Loving God Pardon: The Penitent Repentance: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus with Oil Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Sin: Degrees In The Love of Christ is the Ground of his Saints Love to Him