Luke 7:43
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Simon answering, said: I suppose that he to whom he forgave most. And he said to him: Thou hast judged rightly.

I.

Luke 7:47 Wherefore, I say to thee: Many sins are forgiven her, because she hath loved much. But to whom less is forgiven, he loveth less.

1 Corinthians 15:9,10 For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. . . .

2 Corinthians 5:14,15 For the charity of Christ presseth us: judging this, that if one died for all, then all were dead. . . .

1 Timothy 1:13-16 Who before was a blasphemer and a persecutor and contumelious. But I obtained the mercy of God, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. . . .

Thou.

Luke 10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain town: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

Psalm 116:16-18 O Lord, for I am thy servant: I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid. Thou hast broken my bonds: . . .

Mark 12:34 And Jesus seeing that he had answered wisely, said to him: Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.

Context
A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus
42And whereas they had not wherewith to pay, he forgave them both. Which therefore of the two loveth him most? 43Simon answering, said: I suppose that he to whom he forgave most. And he said to him: Thou hast judged rightly. 44And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon: Dost thou see this woman? I entered into thy house: thou gavest me no water for my feet. But she with tears hath washed my feet; and with her hairs hath wiped them.…
Cross References
Matthew 18:27
And the lord of that servant being moved with pity, let him go and forgave him the debt.

Luke 7:42
And whereas they had not wherewith to pay, he forgave them both. Which therefore of the two loveth him most?

Luke 7:44
And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon: Dost thou see this woman? I entered into thy house: thou gavest me no water for my feet. But she with tears hath washed my feet; and with her hairs hath wiped them.

Lexicon
“I suppose
Ὑπολαμβάνω (Hypolambanō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's Greek 5274: (a) I take up, (b) I welcome, entertain, (c) I answer, (d) I suppose, imagine.

the [one who]
(hō)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3739: Who, which, what, that.

was forgiven
ἐχαρίσατο (echarisato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 5483: (a) To show favor to, (b) To pardon, forgive, (c) To show kindness.

more,”
πλεῖον (pleion)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative
Strong's Greek 4119: Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.

Simon
Σίμων (Simōn)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 4613: Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.

replied.
Ἀποκριθεὶς (Apokritheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.

“You have judged
ἔκρινας (ekrinas)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2919: Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.

correctly.”
Ὀρθῶς (Orthōs)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3723: Rightly. Adverb from orthos; in a straight manner, i.e. correctly.

[Jesus] said.
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.


Additional Translations
“I suppose the one who was forgiven more,” Simon replied. “You have judged correctly.” Jesus said.

Simon answering, said, "I take it that he to whom he forgave the most." And He said to him, "You have judged rightly."

Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said to him, You have rightly judged.

Simon answered and said, He, I suppose, to whom he forgave the most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.

And Simon answering said, I suppose he to whom he forgave the most. And he said to him, Thou hast rightly judged.

Simon answered and said, He, I suppose, to whom he forgave the most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.

Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said to him, Thou hast rightly judged.

"I suppose," replied Simon, "the one to whom he forgave most." "You have judged rightly," Jesus rejoined.

Simon answered, "He, I suppose, to whom he forgave the most." He said to him, "You have judged correctly."

And Simon answering said, 'I suppose that to whom he forgave the more;' and he said to him, 'Rightly thou didst judge.'
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