Luke 7:43 akjv — Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said to him, You have rightly judged.

American King James Version

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

— Luke 7:43, American King James Version

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Luke 7 — Context

40

And Jesus answering said to him, Simon, I have somewhat to say to you. And he says, Master, say on.

41

There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.

42

And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?

43

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

44

And he turned to the woman, and said to Simon, See you this woman? I entered into your house, you gave me no water for my feet: but she has washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.

45

You gave me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in has not ceased to kiss my feet.

46

My head with oil you did not anoint: but this woman has anointed my feet with ointment.

Luke 7:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 7:43 say?
Luke 7:43 in the American King James Version reads: “Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said to him, You have rightly judged. ”
Where is Luke 7:43 in the Bible?
Luke 7:43 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 7, verse 43.
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 7:43.
What translation should I read Luke 7:43 in?
Luke 7:43 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 7:43?
Luke 7:43 reads (AKJV): “Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said to him, You have rightly judged. ” 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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