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A Flawed Test for a Prophet
Commentators explain that Simon the Pharisee judged Jesus by his own standards. He believed a true prophet would supernaturally know the woman was a sinner and, to maintain purity, would push her away. The great irony, as scholars highlight, is that Jesus proves his prophetic power not by rejecting the woman, but by knowing and responding to Simon's silent, internal judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 7:39
18th Century
Theologian
He spake within himself. Thought.
If he were a prophet. The word prophet here means not one who predicts future e…
AT Robertson
On Luke 7:39
This man (ουτος). Contemptuous, this fellow.
If he were a (the) prophet (ε ην [ο] προφητης). Condition of …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 7:39
19th Century
Bishop
This man, if he were a prophet.—The words show that the Pharisee had had a half-feeling of respect for our Lord as a teacher, that…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 7:39
19th Century
Preacher
This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
Yet "…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 7:39
In this masterly narrative, Luke now directs attention to the Pharisee, who in mulling over the matter reaches three conclusions: (1) If Jesus were…
John Gill
On Luke 7:39
17th Century
Pastor
Now when the Pharisee, which had invited him, saw it
Simon, who had invited Christ to eat with him, when he saw what…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 7:36–50
17th Century
Minister
No one can truly perceive how precious Christ is, and the glory of the gospel, except the broken-hearted. But while they feel they cannot express e…