Luke 7:47 — So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—that's why she loves so much. B… — FBV | maBible

Read Luke 7:47 (Free Bible Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Luke 7.47, Luke 7v47, Lc. 7:47. So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—that's why she loves so much. But whoever is forgiven little, only loves a little.”

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47 So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—that's why she loves so much. But whoever is forgiven little, only loves a little.”

Notes and references

This verse is sometimes understood as if it's the woman's love that brings the great forgiveness. However, the context (especially verse 43) makes it clear that it's the extent of forgiveness that engenders the great love.

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Author: Luc · Written: Entre 80 et 90 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: 2h50 · Characters: Pierre, Marie, Hérode Antipas, Siméon, Élisabeth, Zacharie, Jean-Baptiste, Marthe de Béthanie, Marie de Béthanie, Zachée

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