Luke 7:43

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

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.

Mark 12:34

When Jesus saw that the man had given a sensible answer, he told him, “You are not far from God's kingdom.” After this, no one dared ask Jesus any more questions.

Luke 10:38

The Lord and his disciples were travelling along and came to a village. When they got there, a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home.

Luke 7:42

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?”

Luke 7:44

He turned towards the woman and said to Simon, “Have you noticed this woman? When I came into your home, you didn't give me any water so I could wash my feet. But she has washed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair.

Luke 7:47

So I tell you that all her sins are forgiven, and that is why she has shown great love. But anyone who has been forgiven for only a little will show only a little love.”