Luke 7:47 akjv — Why I say to you, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same…

American King James Version

"Why I say to you, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little. "

— Luke 7:47, American King James Version

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Luke 7 — Context

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.

47

Why I say to you, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.

48

And he said to her, Your sins are forgiven.

49

And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgives sins also?

50

And he said to the woman, Your faith has saved you; go in peace.

Luke 7:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 7:47 say?
Luke 7:47 in the American King James Version reads: “Why I say to you, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little. ”
Where is Luke 7:47 in the Bible?
Luke 7:47 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 7, verse 47.
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 7:47.
What translation should I read Luke 7:47 in?
Luke 7:47 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 7:47?
Luke 7:47 reads (AKJV): “Why I say to you, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little. ” 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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