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Luke 7:39-50

39 When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.”

40 Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.”
“Tell me, teacher,” he said.

41 “Two men owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.

42 Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?”

43 Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had the bigger debt canceled.”
“You have judged correctly,” Jesus said.

44 Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.

45 You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet.

46 You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet.

47 Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”

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

49 The other guests began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”

50 Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

Cross References for Luke 7:39-50

Psalms 10:11 - He says to himself, “God has forgotten; he covers his face and never sees.” Click to read the verse Psalms 10:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:11

Luke 15:28-30 - “The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. Click to read the verse Luke 15:28-30 Click to read the verse Luke 15:28-30

John 9:24 - A second time they summoned the man who had been blind. “Give glory to God,” they said. “We kno... Click to read the verse John 9:24 Click to read the verse John 9:24

2 Kings 5:20 - Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said to himself, “My master was too easy on Naama... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 5:20 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 5:20

Matthew 3:9 - And do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ I tell you that ou... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:9

Isaiah 65:5 - who say, ‘Keep away; don’t come near me, for I am too sacred for you!’ Such people are smoke in... Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:5

John 4:27 - The Disciples Rejoin Jesus Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talk... Click to read the verse John 4:27 Click to read the verse John 4:27

Luke 18:4 - “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or car... Click to read the verse Luke 18:4 Click to read the verse Luke 18:4

1 Corinthians 13:5 - It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:5

Luke 7:16 - They were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they sa... Click to read the verse Luke 7:16 Click to read the verse Luke 7:16

Luke 7:47 - Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been... Click to read the verse Luke 7:47 Click to read the verse Luke 7:47

Luke 12:17 - He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ Click to read the verse Luke 12:17 Click to read the verse Luke 12:17

Matthew 20:16 - “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Click to read the verse Matthew 20:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 20:16

1 Kings 12:26 - Jeroboam thought to himself, “The kingdom will now likely revert to the house of David. Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:26 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:26

Matthew 9:12-13 - On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. Click to read the verse Matthew 9:12-13 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:12-13

John 7:12 - Among the crowds there was widespread whispering about him. Some said, “He is a good man.” Othe... Click to read the verse John 7:12 Click to read the verse John 7:12

Jonah 4:1 - Jonah’s Anger at the Lord’s Compassion But Jonah was greatly displeased and became angry. Click to read the verse Jonah 4:1 Click to read the verse Jonah 4:1

Romans 3:9 - No One Is Righteous What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already... Click to read the verse Romans 3:9 Click to read the verse Romans 3:9

Proverbs 23:7 - for he is the kind of man who is always thinking about the cost. “Eat and drink,” he says to yo... Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:7

Luke 3:8 - Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abrah... Click to read the verse Luke 3:8 Click to read the verse Luke 3:8

Mark 7:21 - For from within, out of men’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adu... Click to read the verse Mark 7:21 Click to read the verse Mark 7:21

Matthew 21:46 - They looked for a way to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowd because the people held ... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:46 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:46

Luke 18:9 - The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector To some who were confident of their own right... Click to read the verse Luke 18:9 Click to read the verse Luke 18:9

Luke 18:9-11 - The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector To some who were confident of their own right... Click to read the verse Luke 18:9-11 Click to read the verse Luke 18:9-11

Mark 2:6-7 - Now some teachers of the law were sitting there, thinking to themselves, Click to read the verse Mark 2:6-7 Click to read the verse Mark 2:6-7

Matthew 21:28-31 - The Parable of the Two Sons “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to th... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:28-31 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:28-31

Luke 5:30 - But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who belonged to their sect complained to his disc... Click to read the verse Luke 5:30 Click to read the verse Luke 5:30

Luke 15:2 - But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats wit... Click to read the verse Luke 15:2 Click to read the verse Luke 15:2

Luke 15:28 - “The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. Click to read the verse Luke 15:28 Click to read the verse Luke 15:28

Luke 19:7 - All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a ‘sinner.’” Click to read the verse Luke 19:7 Click to read the verse Luke 19:7

Mark 6:15 - Others said, “He is Elijah.” And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophe... Click to read the verse Mark 6:15 Click to read the verse Mark 6:15

John 7:40-41 - On hearing his words, some of the people said, “Surely this man is the Prophet.” Click to read the verse John 7:40-41 Click to read the verse John 7:40-41

Matthew 21:11 - The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” Click to read the verse Matthew 21:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:11

John 4:19 - “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. Click to read the verse John 4:19 Click to read the verse John 4:19

James 1:24 - and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. Click to read the verse James 1:24 Click to read the verse James 1:24

Luke 7:37 - When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Phar... Click to read the verse Luke 7:37 Click to read the verse Luke 7:37

John 7:47-52 - “You mean he has deceived you also?” the Pharisees retorted. Click to read the verse John 7:47-52 Click to read the verse John 7:47-52

Luke 16:3 - “The manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do now? My master is taking away my job. I’m not st... Click to read the verse Luke 16:3 Click to read the verse Luke 16:3