Luke 7:43

Bible in Basic English 1965

Simon, in answer, said, It seems he whose debt was greater. And he said, Your decision is right.

Cross References

Matthew 18:27

But that servant went out, and meeting one of the other servants, who was in debt to him for one hundred pence, he took him by the throat, saying, Make payment of your debt.

Mark 12:34

And when Jesus saw that he gave a wise answer, he said to him, You are not far from the kingdom of God. And every man after that was in fear of questioning him any more.

Luke 10:38

Now, while they were on their way, he came to a certain town; and a woman named Martha took him into her house.

Luke 7:42

When they were unable to make payment, he made the two of them free of their debts. Which of them, now, will have the greater love for him?

Luke 7:44

And turning to the woman he said to Simon, You see this woman? I came into your house; you did not give me water for my feet: but she has been washing my feet with the drops from her eyes, and drying them with her hair.

Luke 7:47

And so I say to you, She will have forgiveness for her sins which are great in number, because of her great love: but he who has small need of forgiveness gives little love.