Charles Spurgeon Commentary Luke 7:40

"And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Teacher, say on." — Luke 7:40 (ASV)

And Jesus, answering, said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.

Christ often answers people who do not speak audibly; he answers those who only speak in their hearts. So you, who are silently praying, may take comfort. If Jesus answers a Pharisee who speaks in his heart against him, much more readily will he answer his own people when they are speaking in their hearts to him. It was a hopeful sign that Simon used a respectful title in speaking to Christ, and that he was willing to listen.