Luke 7:48
New International Version
Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

New Living Translation
Then Jesus said to the woman, “Your sins are forgiven.”

English Standard Version
And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

Berean Standard Bible
Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

Berean Literal Bible
And He said to her, "Your sins have been forgiven."

King James Bible
And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.

New King James Version
Then He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

New American Standard Bible
And He said to her, “Your sins have been forgiven.”

NASB 1995
Then He said to her, “Your sins have been forgiven.”

NASB 1977
And He said to her, “Your sins have been forgiven.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then He said to her, “Your sins have been forgiven.”

Amplified Bible
Then He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

Christian Standard Bible
Then he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

American Standard Version
And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.

Contemporary English Version
Then Jesus said to the woman, "Your sins are forgiven."

English Revised Version
And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Jesus said to her, "Your sins have been forgiven."

Good News Translation
Then Jesus said to the woman, "Your sins are forgiven."

International Standard Version
Then Jesus told her, "Your sins are forgiven!"

Majority Standard Bible
Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

NET Bible
Then Jesus said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."

New Heart English Bible
He said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."

Webster's Bible Translation
And he said to her, Thy sins are forgiven.

Weymouth New Testament
And He said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."

World English Bible
He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He said to her, “Your sins have been forgiven”;

Berean Literal Bible
And He said to her, "Your sins have been forgiven."

Young's Literal Translation
And he said to her, 'Thy sins have been forgiven;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And he said to her, Thy sins are remitted.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said to her: Thy sins are forgiven thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven you.”

New American Bible
He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

New Revised Standard Version
Then he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he said to the woman, Your sins are forgiven.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he said to her, “Woman, your sins are forgiven you.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he said to her: Your sins are forgiven.

Godbey New Testament
And He said to her; Thy sins are forgiven.

Haweis New Testament
And he said to her, Thy sins are forgiven.

Mace New Testament
then he said to her, your sins are forgiven.

Weymouth New Testament
And He said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."

Worrell New Testament
And He said to her, "Your sins have been forgiven."

Worsley New Testament
And He said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus
47Therefore I tell you, because her many sins have been forgiven, she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” 48Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” 49But those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”…

Cross References
Matthew 9:2
Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”

Mark 2:5
When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”

John 8:11
“No one, Lord,” she answered. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.”

Matthew 9:6
But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”

Mark 2:10
But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” He said to the paralytic,

John 20:23
If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”

Matthew 26:28
This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

Colossians 1:14
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Acts 10:43
All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”

Hebrews 10:17
Then He adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.”

Isaiah 43:25
I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.

Psalm 103:3
He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,

Jeremiah 31:34
No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”

Micah 7:18
Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?


Treasury of Scripture

And he said to her, Your sins are forgiven.

Thy.

Matthew 9:2
And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.

Mark 2:5
When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

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Luke 7
1. Jesus finds a greater faith in the centurion;
10. heals his servant, being absent;
11. raises from death the widow's son at Nain;
18. answers John's messengers with the declaration of his miracles;
24. testifies to the people what opinion he held of John;
31. compares this generation to the children in the marketplaces,
36. and allowing his feet to be washed and anointed by a woman who was a sinner,
44. he shows how he is a friend to sinners, to forgive them their sins, upon their repentance.














Then Jesus said to her
This phrase sets the stage for a direct and personal interaction between Jesus and the woman. The Greek word for "said" is "εἶπεν" (eipen), which is often used in the New Testament to denote authoritative speech. Jesus' words carry weight and authority, emphasizing His role as the divine teacher and healer. The personal nature of this address highlights Jesus' compassion and willingness to engage with individuals, regardless of their social status or past sins. In the historical context, this interaction breaks cultural norms, as Jewish men typically did not speak directly to women in public, especially those with questionable reputations.

Your sins
The phrase "Your sins" acknowledges the woman's past transgressions. The Greek word for "sins" is "ἁμαρτίαι" (hamartiai), which means to miss the mark or fall short of God's standards. This acknowledgment is crucial because it reflects the biblical principle that all have sinned and are in need of forgiveness (Romans 3:23). In the Jewish context, sin was often associated with ritual impurity and separation from God. By addressing her sins, Jesus is not condemning her but rather recognizing her need for redemption and restoration.

are forgiven
The declaration "are forgiven" is profound and transformative. The Greek word for "forgiven" is "ἀφέωνται" (apheōntai), which means to send away or release. This term conveys the idea of complete pardon and liberation from the burden of sin. In the scriptural context, forgiveness is a divine prerogative, and Jesus' ability to forgive sins is a testament to His divine authority and identity as the Son of God. This act of forgiveness is not just a legal transaction but a relational restoration, bringing the woman back into right standing with God. Historically, this moment would have been revolutionary, as it challenged the prevailing religious norms and demonstrated the inclusive nature of God's grace.

(48) Thy sins are forgiven.--Better, as before, Thy sins have been forgiven. The words throw light upon the meaning and force of all like formulae of absolution. It is, perhaps, matter for regret that any other formula, such as the Absolvo te, which dates, be it remembered, from the thirteenth century, has ever been substituted for them. They did not for the first time convey forgiveness. That had been, as the context indicates, sealed and assured before by an unspoken absolution. But they came as words of power from the great Absolver, to banish every lingering doubt or fear, to confirm every faint and trembling hope that had been kindled in the heart of the penitent. He knew the secrets of her soul, and could therefore affirm in the fulness of His knowledge that she fulfilled the conditions of forgiveness. Others, it is clear, can only so affirm in proportion as their insight approximates to His.

Verse 48. - And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. Then, turning again to the woman, in her deep penitence, and at the same time in her deep joy - joy springing from her newly found peace - he formally renews to her the assurance of that pardon which she already was conscious of; but in renewing it the Lord mentioned no more "her many sins," as in the first place (ver. 47), but simply, "thy sins," thus reducing, as Stier remarks, at last both her and Simon to a common level.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

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

to her,
αὐτῇ (autē)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

“Your
σου (sou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

sins
ἁμαρτίαι (hamartiai)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin.

are forgiven.”
Ἀφέωνταί (Apheōntai)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.


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