Luke 7:47

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.

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Other Translations for Luke 7:47

BSB
Therefore I tell you, because her many sins have been forgiven, she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little."
AKJV
Why I say to you, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.
CPDV
Because of this, I tell you: many sins are forgiven her, because she has loved much. But he who is forgiven less, loves less."
ERV
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.
NHEB
Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little."
SMT
For which I say to thee, Her many sins are remitted; for she loved much: and he to whom little is remitted, loves little.

Commentary for Luke 7:47

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 7:47
Summary
Greater forgiveness generates greater love
Place
Pharisee's house
Event
Jesus explains forgiveness principle
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching