Luke 7:49

Luke 7:49 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?
• New International Version (NIV)The other guests began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”
• English Standard Version (ESV)Then those who were at table with him began to say among themselves, "Who is this, who even forgives sins?"
• New King James Version (NKJV)And those who sat at the table with Him began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”

Context of Luke 7:49

47Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.” 48Then He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” Those who were reclining at the table with Him began saying among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” 50Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith [in Me] has saved you; go in peace [free from the distress experienced because of sin].”

Luke 7:49 word by word

καὶ ἤρξαντο οἱ συνανακείμενοι λέγειν ἐν ἑαυτοῖς· τίς οὗτός ἐστιν ὃς καὶ ἁμαρτίας ἀφίησιν;Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• theyἄρχομαιarchomai · to rule/beginG756
• thatὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• sat at meat with himσυνανάκειμαιsunanakeimai · to dine withG4873
• to sayλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• withinἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• themselvesἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
• Whoτίςtis · which?G5101
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• thatὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• forgivethἀφίημιaphiēmi · to release: forgiveG863
• sinsἁμαρτίαhamartia · sinG266

Cross-references for Luke 7:49

• Luke 5:20When Jesus saw their [active] faith [springing from confidence in Him], He said, “Man, your sins are forgiven.”
• Matthew 9:3And some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man blasphemes [by claiming the rights and prerogatives of God]!”
• Mark 2:7“Why does this man talk that way? He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins [remove guilt, nullify sin’s penalty, and assign righteousness] except God alone?”

Commentaries on Luke 7:49

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 49Who is this … - A very pertinent question. Who could he be but God? Man could not do it, and there is no wonder that they were amazed.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 36-50Verses 36-50 None can truly perceive how precious Christ is, and the glory of the gospel, except the broken-hearted. But while they feel they cannot enough express self-abhorrence on account of sin, and admiration of his mercy, the self-sufficient will be disgusted, because the gospel encourages such repenting sinners. The Pharisee, instead of rejoicing in the tokens of the woman's repentance, confined his thoughts to her former bad character. But without…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 36-50What 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.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 49-5049-50. they that sat ... Who is this, &c.--No wonder they were startled to hear One who was reclining at the same couch, and partaking of the same hospitalities with themselves, assume the awful prerogative of "even forgiving sins." But so far from receding from this claim, or softening it down, our Lord only repeats it, with two precious additions: one, announcing what was the one secret of the "forgiveness" she had experienced, and which carried…Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 7:49

• Faith
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Self-Righteousness

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Commentaries on Luke 7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings