He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”
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He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”
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And he sayde vnto her thy synnes are forgeven the.
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And he saide vnto her, Thy sinnes are forgiuen thee.
Cross-references (3)
Passages linked to Luke 7:48 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- Matthew 9:2 Behold, they brought to him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a bed. Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, “Son, cheer up! Your sins are forgiven you.”
- Mark 2:5 Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.”
- Luke 5:20 Seeing their faith, he said to him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain 48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are…
48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
Ver. 48. Thy sins are forgiven thee] Melancthon makes mention of a godly woman, who having upon her death bed been much conflicted, and afterwards much comforted, brake out into these words, Now, and not till now, I understand the meaning of those words, Thy sins are forgiven. It is reported about another, that courting a courtesan, and understanding that her name was Mary; he remembered Mary Magdalen, and forbearing to commit that act of filthiness that he intended, became a sound convert.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain Verse 48. Thy sins are forgiven.] He gave her…
Verse 48. Thy sins are forgiven.] He gave her the fullest assurance of what he had said before to Simon, (Lu 7:47), Thy sins are forgiven. While the Pharisee murmured, the poor penitent rejoiced.
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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain Thy sins are forgiven - What a gracious assurance…
Thy sins are forgiven - What a gracious assurance to the weeping, loving penitent! How that voice, spoken to the troubled sinner, stills his anguish, allays his troubled feelings, and produces peace to the soul! And how manifest is it that he that could say thus “must” be God! No man has a “right” to forgive sin. No man “can” speak peace to the soul, and give assurance that its transgressions are pardoned: Here, then, Jesus gave indubitable proof that he was God as well as man; that he was Lord of the conscience as well as the pitying friend; and that he was as able to read the heart and give peace there, as he was to witness the external expression of sorrow for sin.
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain said unto her, &c.--an unsought assurance, usually springing up…
said unto her, &c.--an unsought assurance, usually springing up unexpected in the midst of active duty and warm affections, while often it flies from those who mope and are paralyzed for want of it.
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Daniel D. Whedon 1874 · Public Domain 48. He said unto her—She was before justified before…
48. He said unto her—She was before justified before God. The Lord has said this, and proved it from her deeds of love. He has justified her now before men. He has before this Pharisaic company, at once vindicated himself and her, by declaring what God had done, namely, forgiven her. But the climax of mercy needs to be completed. Dearer than all to her soul is the blessed music of that voice, pronouncing to her very heart of hearts that her previous joy and love were no self-deception, but that forgiveness of sin, even of sin like hers, is truly hers. Her previous faith had attained the prize; her present act of love had won its declaration. Justified before God, before man, and to her own heart, her bliss was perfect.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 48. are forgiven] Rather, have been forgiven. The is…
48. are forgiven] Rather, have been forgiven. The is forgiven of the previous verse is in the present, “is being forgiven.” Both in the Old and New Testaments the readiness of God to forgive the deepest and most numerous sins is dwelt upon (Isa_1:18; Isa_55:7), and also the absoluteness of the forgiveness (Rom_5:20; 1Jn_4:10; 1Jn_4:19). There is an obvious analogy between the little parable of the debtors and that of the uncompassionate servant (Mat_18:23-27).
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (48) Thy sins are forgiven.—Better, as before, Thy sins…
(48) Thy sins are forgiven.—Better, as before, Thy sins have been forgiven. The words throw light upon the meaning and force of all like formulæ of absolution. It is, perhaps, matter for regret that any other formula, such as the Absolvo te, which dates, be it remembered, from the thirteenth century, has ever been substituted for them. They did not for the first time convey forgiveness. That had been, as the context indicates, sealed and assured before by an unspoken absolution. But they came as words of power from the great Absolver, to banish every lingering doubt or fear, to confirm every faint and trembling hope that had been kindled in the heart of the penitent. He knew the secrets of her soul, and could therefore affirm in the fulness of His knowledge that she fulfilled the conditions of forgiveness. Others, it is clear, can only so affirm in proportion as their insight approximates to His.
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.…
And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. Then, turning again to the woman, in her deep penitence, and at the same time in her deep joy joy springing from her newly found peace he formally renews to her the assurance of that pardon which she already was conscious of; but in renewing it the Lord mentioned no more "her many sins," as in the first place (ver. 47), but simply, "thy sins," thus reducing, as Stier remarks, at last both her and Simon to a common level.
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The Biblical Illustrator 1887 · Public Domain Thy sins are forgiven
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Assurance of forgiveness
It is not enough that our sins are pardoned in heaven, but we are to endeavour and seek after the particular assurance of the pardon of them to our own consciences for our further comfort.
Unknown things are not desired. How, then, can they be rejoiced in? Say a man be in prison for treason fast bound, and that a pardon is granted to him, yet, till he knows thereof, he can rejoice no more in that his happiness than if he were to be executed the next day. (N. Rogers.)
Personal assurance
This serves to stir us up earnestly to seek after particular assurance of the remission of sins, as we desire true comfort to our souls. Let a man know never so much of God and of Christ His Son, yet the general apprehension of these things will but add a kind of vexation to his spirit, till he have assurance of some special interest he hath in Gods mercies. What a torment is it for a hunger-starved beggar to pass by a wedding-house, and smell good cheer, yet (Tantalus like) never taste of it? What a vexation to a poor man to see a great dole given, and multitudes relieved by it, yet he get nothing? So is it certainly in this case; the more any man knoweth of Christ, and of the plenteous redemption that is by Him purchased through His blood, the greater must the horror of his soul be when he findeth that he hath no part therein. (N. Rogers.)
The blessing of forgiveness
The text may suggest to us four subjects or heads of consideration.
1. The forgiveness of sin.
2. The forgiver of sin.
3. The means of forgiveness.
4. The blessed effect in the heart of man--Go in peace. (J. Slade, M. A.)
Pardon available for the greatest sinner
When the last war had passed, the Government of the United States made proclamation of pardon to the common soldiery in the Confederate army, but not to the chief soldiers. The gospel of Christ does not act in that way. It says pardon for all, but especially for the chief of sinners. I do not now think of a single passage that says a small sinner may be saved; but I do think of passages that say a great sinner may be saved. If there be sins only faintly hued, just a little tinged, so faintly coloured you can hardly see them, there is no special pardon promised in the Bible for those sins; but if they be glaring--red like crimson--then they shall be as snow. Now, my brethren, I do not state this to put a premium on great iniquity. I merely say this to encourage that man in this house who feels he is so far gone from God that there is no mercy for him. I want to tell him there is a good chance. (Dr. Talmage.)
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unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Then he said to her
Then he said to her
"Then he said to the woman"
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Your sins are forgiven
"You are forgiven." This can be stated in active form. AT: "I forgive your sins" (See: Active or Passive)
reclining together
"reclining together around the table" or "eating together"
Who is this that even forgives sins?
The religious leaders knew that only God could forgive sins and did not believe that Jesus was God. This question was probably intended to be an accusation. AT: "Who does this man think he is? Only God can forgive sins!" or "Why is this man pretending to be God, who alone can forgive sins?" (See: Rhetorical Question and Assumed Knowledge and Implicit Information)
Your faith has saved you
"Because of your faith, you are saved." The abstract noun "faith" could be stated as an action. AT: "Because you believe, you are saved" (See: Abstract Nouns)
Go in peace
This is a way of saying good-bye while giving a blessing at the same time. AT: "As you go, do not worry anymore" or "May God give you peace as you go"
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