Luke 7:42

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Since neither of them could pay him back, the moneylender said that they didn't have to pay him anything. Which one of them will like him more?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:13

The woman said: Haven't you been hurting God's people? Your own son had to leave the country. And when you judged in my favour, it was the same as admitting that you should have let him come back.

Psalm 103:3

The LORD forgives our sins, heals us when we are sick,

Isaiah 43:25

But I wipe away your sins because of who I am. And so, I will forget the wrongs you have done.

Isaiah 44:22

Turn back to me! I have rescued you and swept away your sins as though they were clouds.

Matthew 18:27

The king felt sorry for him and let him go free. He even told the official that he did not have to pay back the money.

Matthew 18:34

The king was so angry that he ordered the official to be tortured until he could pay back everything he owed.

Matthew 6:12

Forgive us for doing wrong, as we forgive others.

Luke 7:43

Simon answered, “I suppose it would be the one who had owed more and didn't have to pay it back.” “You are right,” Jesus said.

Romans 3:24

But God treats us much better than we deserve, and because of Christ Jesus, he freely accepts us and sets us free from our sins.

Romans 5:6

Christ died for us at a time when we were helpless and sinful.

Galatians 3:10

Anyone who tries to please God by obeying the Law is under a curse. The Scriptures say, “Everyone who doesn't obey everything in the Law is under a curse.”

Ephesians 1:7

Christ sacrificed his life's blood to set us free, which means that our sins are now forgiven. Christ did this because God was so kind to us. God has great wisdom and understanding,

Ephesians 4:32

Instead, be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ.

Colossians 3:13

Put up with each other, and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just as Christ has forgiven you.