Luke 7:43 net — Simon answered,“I suppose the one who had the bigger debt canceled.” Jesus said to him,“You have judged rightly.”

NET Bible

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

— Luke 7:43, NET Bible

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Luke 7 — Context

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.”

44

Then, turning toward the woman, he said to Simon,“Do you see this woman? I entered your house. You gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.

45

You gave me no kiss of greeting, but from the time I entered she has not stopped kissing my feet.

46

You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with perfumed oil.

Luke 7:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 7:43 say?
Luke 7:43 in the NET Bible reads: “Simon answered,“I suppose the one who had the bigger debt canceled.” Jesus said to him,“You have judged rightly.””
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 (NET): “Simon answered,“I suppose the one who had the bigger debt canceled.” Jesus said to him,“You have judged rightly.”” 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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