Keraia
Luke 7

Luke 7:48

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

Translations

Modern
Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”
Traditional
And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
Literal
And He said to her, “Your sins have been forgiven.”
Latin
Dixit autem ad illam: Remittuntur tibi peccata.

Original

Greek
English
Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

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.

Events

Parallels

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Faith: Faith in Christ: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus' Feet Feeling Guilty Jesus, the Christ: Anointed by a Sinful Woman (At Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Power of, to Forgive Sins Pardon is Granted by Christ Repentance: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus with Oil Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning