Luke 7:50

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

Modern
And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
Traditional
And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
Literal
And He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
Latin
Dixit autem ad mulierem: Fides tua te salvam fecit: vade in pace.

Original

Greek
English
And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

Notes

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) Faith Jesus Christ Justification, Justified Luke, Gospel of Meaning of Meals in the Bible Simon Sin

Topics

Faith in Christ Faith: Faith in Christ: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus' Feet Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Woman Who Was a Sinner Jesus, the Christ: Anointed by a Sinful Woman (At Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Power of, to Forgive Sins Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning