John Calvin Commentary Luke 7:49

"And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth sins?" — Luke 7:49 (ASV)

And those who sat at table with him began to say within themselves. Therefore we again learn that ignorance of Christ’s office constantly leads people to find new reasons for offense. The root of the evil is that no one examines their own wretched condition, which undoubtedly would arouse everyone to seek a remedy. There is no reason to wonder that hypocrites, who slumber in their vices,²⁵⁰ should murmur at it as something new and unexpected, when Christ forgives sins.

²⁵⁰ “Qui se plaisent et fiattent en leurs vices;” — “who please and flatter themselves amidst their vices.”;” — “who please and flatter themselves amidst their vices.”