Luke 7:49

And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 7:49

BSB

But those at the table began to say to themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?"

AKJV

And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgives sins also?

CPDV

And those who sat at table with him began to say within themselves, "Who is this, who even forgives sins?"

ERV

And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth sins?

NHEB

And those who were reclining with him began to say to themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?"

SMT

And they reclining together began to say in themselves, Who is this who also remits sins?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 7:49

AndG2532ConjunctiontheythatsatatmeatwithhimG4873Verb beganG756VerbtosayG3004Verb withinG1722Preposition themselvesG1438 WhoG5101 isG2076Verb thisG3778 thatG3739 forgivethG863Verb sinsG266Noun Feminine alsoG2532Conjunction

Commentary for Luke 7:49

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 7:49

Summary

Guests question Jesus' authority over sins

Place

Pharisee's house

Event

Guests react with surprise

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD