Luke 7:39 BSB

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Luke 7:1-99

Luke 7 LUKE HAS JUST recorded the choice by the Lord of the twelve Apostles and also the instructions He gave them, particularly as to the gracious spirit that was to characterize them, and the reality that was to mark them. We find that He did not immediately dispatch them on their mission but retained them in His company, that they might further learn of Himself both by His words and His actions. The sending out to serve does not come till the beginning of the ninth chapter. We have already... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 7:39-40

The Pharisee's condemnation: v. 39. Now when the Pharisee which had bidden Him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This Man, if He were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth Him; for she is a sinner. v. 40. And Jesus, answering, said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. The host had watched the entire proceeding with ill-concealed disgust. The very thought of Jesus' being touched by such a notorious... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 7:36-50

c. The Dinner In The House Of Simon The Pharisee (Luke 7:36-50)(Gospel on St. Mary Magdalene’s Day.)36And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he wentinto the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat [reclined at table]. 37And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner7 [or, a woman who in the city was a sinner], when she knew that Jesus sat at meat [was reclining at table] in the Pharisee’s house,brought an alabaster box [or, flask] of ointment, 38And stood at... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Luke 7:36-50

the Forgiven Sinner’s Grateful Love Luke 7:36-50 What a trio! Christ stands here as a manifestation of the divine love, as it comes among sinners. The love of God is not dependent on our merits; frankly, Luke 7:42 , is “freely.” It is not turned away by our sins: she is a sinner. It ever manifests itself as the clearing of debts. But it demands recognition and service: thou gavest me no kiss. The woman represents those who penitently and lovingly recognize the divine love. She was not... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Luke 7:1-50

Here our Lord passed over the national boundary to bring blessing to the household of a Roman centurion. Of that man the elders said, "He is worthy." The man said, "I am not worthy." Jesus Said, "I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel." It certainly is a wonderful story, showing that the principle of faith is supreme over all privileges of race and birth. Two crowds are seen meeting outside the city of Nain, one, the Master, His disciples, and a great multitude, approaching the... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Luke 7:36-50

The Woman Who Was a Sinner Luke 7:36-50 INTRODUCTORY WORDS There was a great gulf between the Pharisees and the publicans. The Pharisees professed a piety, that, in their own estimation, lifted them far above the publicans. The publicans seemed to accept this challenge, and as a rule they hid themselves away as though they were the basest of men. We remember how the Pharisee prayed within himself; parading his self-righteousness and self-superiority; while the publican stood afar off, beating... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 7:1-50

2). THE FOUNDING OF THE NEW ISRAEL UNDER THE KINGLY RULE OF GOD (6:20-8:18) In this second part of the section Luke 5:1 to Luke 9:50, Jesus now reveals Himself as the founder of the new Israel under the Kingly Rule of God: a He proclaims the new Law of the Kingly Rule of God (Luke 6:20-49). b He sends out His power to the Gentiles, to those who are seen as unclean, but who have believed. They too are to benefit from His Kingly Rule (Luke 7:1-10). c He raises the dead, a foretaste of the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 7:39

‘Now when the Pharisee who had bidden him saw it, he spoke within himself, saying, “This man, if he were a prophet, would have perceived who and what manner of woman this is who touches him, that she is a sinner.” ’ The Pharisee was horrified, but courteously said nothing. He could see at once what kind of a woman this was, ‘a sinner’, probably a prostitute. To be touched by such a woman was to be ritually defiled. Yet it was apparent that Jesus was making no attempt to avoid her. He could only... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 7:36-50

Luke 7:6-Philippians : . The Anointing of Jesus.— Lk. only; perhaps based on the incident (though not to be identified with it) recorded in Mark 14:3-1 Samuel : *, Matthew 26:6-1 Chronicles : *, and introduced here in illustration of Jesus’ friend ship with sinners ( Luke 7:34). Simon the leper is here Simon the Pharisee; the abandoned woman enters uninvited and no one is astonished. Her tears forestall her intention, she even makes the sacrifice of letting down her hair in public. Note mg. ... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 7:39

How easily are persons (though seemingly well inclined and fair) offended, who have not the love of God rooted and grounded in their hearts! Did then all men who were prophets know persons at first sight? 1. It is certain they knew no more of people’s hearts and lives than God was pleased to reveal to them, or they knew by converse with them, and observation of them. 2. Suppose she had been a sinner, might she not be a convert now? And did not her behaviour toward Christ (before mentioned)... read more