Luke 7:40 net — So Jesus answered him,“Simon, I have something to say to you.” He replied,“Say it, Teacher.”

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"So Jesus answered him,“Simon, I have something to say to you.” He replied,“Say it, Teacher.”"

— Luke 7:40, NET Bible

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Luke 7 — Context

37

Then when a woman of that town, who was a sinner, learned that Jesus was dining at the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster jar of perfumed oil.

38

As she stood behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. She wiped them with her hair, kissed them, and anointed them with the perfumed oil.

39

Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself,“If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him, that she is a sinner.”

40

So Jesus answered him,“Simon, I have something to say to you.” He replied,“Say it, Teacher.”

41

“A certain creditor had two debtors; one owed him five hundred silver coins, and the other fifty.

42

When they could not pay, he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?”

43

Simon answered,“I suppose the one who had the bigger debt canceled.” Jesus said to him,“You have judged rightly.”

Luke 7:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 7:40 say?
Luke 7:40 in the NET Bible reads: “So Jesus answered him,“Simon, I have something to say to you.” He replied,“Say it, Teacher.””
Where is Luke 7:40 in the Bible?
Luke 7:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 7, verse 40.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 7:40.
What translation should I read Luke 7:40 in?
Luke 7:40 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 7:40?
Luke 7:40 reads (NET): “So Jesus answered him,“Simon, I have something to say to you.” He replied,“Say it, Teacher.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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