Albert Barnes Commentary Luke 7:41

"A certain lender had two debtors: the one owed five hundred shillings, and the other fifty." — Luke 7:41 (ASV)

A certain creditor. A man who had lent money or sold property, the payment for which was still due.

Five hundred pence. About 69 dollars 26 cents, or £14, 11s. 8d. See Barnes on Matthew 18:28.

Fifty. About 7 dollars, or £1, 9s. 2d.