Luke 7:42

As they were unable to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them, do you think, will love him the more?”

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In The King James Version

And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?

In Context

41“There were two people who were in debt to a moneylender; one owed five hundred silver coins, and the other fifty.

43“I suppose,” answered Simon, “it will be the man to whom he forgave the greater debt.” “You are right,” said Jesus,

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Cross References

Psalms 49:7For assuredly no one can ransom themselves, or give to God the price of their life,

Psalms 103:3He pardons all your sins, he heals all your diseases.

Matthew 6:12and forgive us our wrongdoings, as we have forgiven those who have wronged us;

Matthew Henry on Luke 7:37-50

Christ in the House of the Pharisee. 36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat. 37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, 38 And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment. 39 Now… Read the whole commentary →

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