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Simon answered, "He, I suppose, to whom he forgave the most." He said to him, "You have judged correctly."

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Answering His Own Rebuke

Commentators note that when Simon answers, "I suppose...", he is walking into a trap of his own making. He correctly states the logical principle that greater forgiveness leads to greater love, but he is completely unaware that Jesus is about to use this very principle to judge his own attitude and actions.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Luke 7:43

18th Century

Theologian

I suppose, and so on. He did not see the point of our Lord's parable. By saying this, therefore, he condemned himself and prepared the way…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 7:43

I suppose (υπολαμβανω). Old verb, originally to take up from under, to bear away as on high, to take up in speech ([Reference Luke…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Luke 7:43

19th Century

Bishop

I suppose that he...—The same word occurs in the same sense as Acts 2:15. As used here, it seems to carry with it a tone partly of…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 7:39–44

19th Century

Preacher

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 …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 7:43

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

John Gill

On Luke 7:43

17th Century

Pastor

Simon answered and said
Very readily, without any hesitation, not being aware of the application of it, to the insta…

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Matthew Henry

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…