Luke 7:49
What does Luke 7:49 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 7:49 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 7:49 means
The other guests reclining at the table, upon hearing Jesus' audacious declaration of forgiveness to the woman, began to silently question among themselves, 'Who is this that even forgiveth sins?' This shows their recognition that forgiving sins was a divine prerogative, challenging their understanding of Jesus' identity. Their thoughts highlight the profound theological implications of Jesus' actions, recognizing His claim to divine authority.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth sins?
KJV
King James Version · 1611And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth sins?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And those who were seated at table with him said to themselves, Who is this who even gives forgiveness of sins?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and those reclining with him (at meat) began to say within themselves, `Who is this, who also doth forgive sins?'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves: Who is this that forgiveth sins also?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they that were with [them] at table began to say within themselves, Who is this who forgives also sins?
Context
This verse captures the private, questioning reactions of the other dinner guests to Jesus' declaration of forgiveness. It immediately follows Jesus' pronouncement to the woman, highlighting the theological implications of His claim to forgive sins and setting the stage for Jesus' final words of peace and salvation to the woman.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 5:20
And seeing their faith, he said, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
- Matthew 9:3
And behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
- Mark 2:7
Why doth this man thus speak? he blasphemeth: who can forgive sins but one, even God?
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