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Jesus answered him, "Simon, I have something to tell you." He said, "Teacher, say on."
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Jesus Answers Unspoken Thoughts
Multiple commentators emphasize that Jesus is not replying to spoken words, but to Simon the Pharisee's silent, internal thoughts. By exposing Simon's hidden judgment, Jesus proves He has divine insight, confirming He is more than a prophet—the very thing Simon was doubting.
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Answering (αποκριθεις). First aorist passive participle, redundant use with ειπεν. Jesus answers the thoughts and doubts of Simon …
19th Century
Anglican
And Jesus answering said . . .—The answer was, as the context shows, to the unspoken thoughts of the Pharisee.
Simon, I have so…
Baptist
Saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that touches him: for she is a sinner. And Jesus …
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In this masterly narrative, Luke now directs attention to the Pharisee, who in mulling over the matter reaches three conclusions: (1) If Jesus were…
16th Century
Protestant
And Jesus answering said. By this reply Christ shows how egregiously Simon was mistaken. Exposing to public view his silent and concealed …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jesus answering said to him Christ being God omniscient, knew not only the character and conversation of this wo…
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Presbyterian
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…
