Luke 7:43 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)43 Simon answered, “The one who had the largest debt canceled, I suppose.” Jesus said to him, “You are right.” See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176943 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition43 Simon answered, The one, I take it, for whom he forgave and cancelled more. And Jesus said to him, You have decided correctly. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)43 Simon answered and said, He, I suppose, to whom he forgave the most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. See the chapterCommon English Bible43 Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had the largest debt canceled.” Jesus said, “You have judged correctly.” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version43 In response, Simon said, "I suppose that it is he to whom he forgave the most." And he said to him, "You have judged correctly." See the chapter |
For this reason, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. [Note: This suggests that her forgiveness was the result of her loving, but the point Jesus makes better fits the idea that her forgiveness produced love]. But the person who is forgiven of little [i.e., of only a few sins], loves [only] a little bit.”