Charles Spurgeon Commentary Luke 7:49-50

"And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth sins? And he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace." — Luke 7:49-50 (ASV)

And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? and he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

He did not want this young convert, this beginner in the Christian life, to hear the bickerings and controversies of these coarse spirits, so he said to her, Go in peace; and, dear soul, if you have begun to find out that, even in the Christian Church, there are many opinions concerning many things, do not trouble yourself about those things. This is enough for you: Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

There may be some who are called to contend for this or that point of the faith; but, as for you, poor child, if, with your broken heart, you have found the Saviour, and if you love him with an inward, warm, and hearty love, do not spoil that love by getting into a controversial spirit: Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.