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A Declaration of Divinity
Commentators emphasize that when Jesus says, "Your sins are forgiven," he is making a profound claim to divine authority. As Albert Barnes notes, only God has the right to forgive sin. This statement is not merely a comforting phrase but a powerful declaration of His identity as God, demonstrating His power over sin and the human conscience.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 7:48
18th Century
Theologian
Your sins are forgiven. What a gracious assurance to the weeping, loving, penitent! How that voice, spoken to the troubled sinner, stills …
AT Robertson
On Luke 7:48
Are forgiven (αφεωντα). As in verse 47. Remain forgiven, Jesus means, in spite of the slur of the Pharisee.
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 7:48
19th Century
Bishop
Your sins are forgiven.—Better, as before, Your sins have been forgiven. These words throw light upon the meanin…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 7:47–48
19th Century
Preacher
Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 7:48
Again the woman is the focal point of the narrative. Surprisingly, Jesus first contrasts her acts of devotion with a lack of special attention on S…
John Calvin
On Luke 7:48
16th Century
Theologian
Thy sins are forgiven. It may be asked, why does Christ now promise to her the pardon which she had obtained and of which she had been ass…
John Gill
On Luke 7:48
17th Century
Pastor
And he says to her
Directing his discourse to the woman that now stood before him:
your sins are forgiven
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…