Luke 7:41-50

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 7:49

And they that sat at meat with him ,.... Other Pharisees that sat at Simon's table with Christ, whom he had invited as guests, on this occasion of seeing and conversing with Jesus; or some of Simon's family, that sat down to eat with him; began to say within themselves ; that is, either thought and reasoned in their own minds, or whispered among themselves: who is this that forgiveth sins also ? who not content to transgress the traditions of the elders, by admitting a sinful woman... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 7:50

And he said to the woman ,.... Notwithstanding the Pharisee's censure, both of him and her: thy faith hath saved thee ; meaning either the object of her faith, himself, who was the author of eternal salvation to her; or that she, through faith in him, had received the blessings of salvation, pardon, righteousness, and life from him, and the joys and comfort of it; and had both a right unto, and a meetness for eternal glory and happiness: go in peace ; of conscience, and serenity of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 7:41

A certain creditor, etc. - It is plain that in this parable our Lord means, by the creditor, God, and, by the two debtors, Simon and the woman who was present. Simon, who had the light of the law, and who, in consequence of his profession as a Pharisee, was obliged to abstain from outward iniquity, might be considered as the debtor who owed only fifty pence, or denarii. The woman, whom I have supposed to be a heathen, not having these advantages, having no rule to regulate her actions, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 7:42

Which of them will love him most? - Which is under the greater obligation and should love him most? read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 7:43

He to whom he forgave most - By this acknowledgment he was, unknowingly to himself, prepared to receive our Lord's reproof. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 7:44

Thou gavest me no water - In this respect Simon was sadly deficient in civil respect, whether this proceeded from forgetfulness or contempt. The custom of giving water to wash the guest's feet was very ancient. See instances in Genesis 18:4 ; Genesis 24:32 ; Judges 19:21 ; 1 Samuel 25:41 . In Hindoostan it is the custom, that when a superior enters the house of an inferior, the latter washes his feet, and gives him water to rinse his mouth before he eats. See Ayeen Akbery, vol. iii.... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 7:45

Since the time I came in - Rather, Since the time She came in, αφ ' ἡς εισηλθεν , not εισηλθον , I came in, for it is clear from Luke 7:37 ; that the woman came in after Christ, having heard that he was sitting at meat in the Pharisee's house. The reading which I have adopted is supported by several MSS. and Versions. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 7:46

My head with oil thou didst not anoint - Anointing the head with oil was as common among the Jews as washing the face with water is among us. See Rth 3:3; 2 Samuel 12:20 ; 2 Samuel 14:2 ; 2 Kings 4:2 ; and Psalm 23:5 , where the author alludes to the Jewish manner of receiving and entertaining a guest. Thou preparest a table for me; anointest my head with oil; givest me an overflowing cup. See Matthew 5:17 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 7:47

For she loved much - Or, Therefore she loved much. It appears to have been a consciousness of God's forgiving love that brought her at this time to the Pharisee's house. In the common translation her forgiveness is represented to be the consequence of her loving much, which is causing the tree to produce the root, and not the root the tree. I have considered ὁτι here as having the sense of διοτι , therefore; because, to make this sentence suit with the foregoing parable, Luke 7:42 , ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 7:48

Thy sins are forgiven - He gave her the fullest assurance of what he had said before to Simon, ( Luke 7:47 ;), Thy sins are forgiven. While the Pharisee murmured, the poor penitent rejoiced. read more

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