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Luke 7:47 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” "

Luke 7:47

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45 You gave me no kiss, but she, since the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss my feet.

46 You didn’t anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment.

47 Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.”

48 He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

49 Those who sat at the table with him began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”

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"Behold, for peace I had great anguish, but you have in love for my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption; for you have cast all my sins behind your back."

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John 20:23

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"If you forgive anyone’s sins, they have been forgiven them. If you retain anyone’s sins, they have been retained.”"

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Luke 7:1

"After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum."

Luke 7:2

"A certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and at the point of death."

Luke 7:3

"When he heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and save his servant."

Luke 7:4

"When they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy for you to do this for him,"

Luke 7:5

"for he loves our nation, and he built our synagogue for us.”"

Luke 7:6

"Jesus went with them. When he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I am not worthy for you to come under my roof."

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