Luke 7:41 ““Two men were debtors to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hund…”

Luke 7:41

“Two men were debtors to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.

World English Bible

“A certain lender had two debtors. The one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.

American Standard Version

A certain lender had two debtors: the one owed five hundred shillings, and the other fifty.

Geneva Bible 1599

There was a certaine lender which had two detters: the one ought fiue hundreth pence, and the other fiftie:

Darby Translation

There were two debtors of a certain creditor: one owed five hundred denarii and the other fifty;

Young's Literal Translation

'Two debtors were to a certain creditor; the one was owing five hundred denaries, and the other fifty;

Bible in Basic English

And he said, Two men were in debt to a certain man of business: one had a debt of five hundred pence, and the other of fifty.

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Cross references

“a certain”

Matthew 6:12 Luke 11:4 Luke 13:4 Isaiah 50:1 Matthew 18:23–25

Matthew 6:12 · BSB

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Luke 11:4 · BSB

And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation. ’”

Luke 13:4 · BSB

Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam collapsed on them: Do you think that they were more sinful than all the others living in Jerusalem?

Isaiah 50:1 · BSB

This is what the LORD says: “Where is your mother’s certificate of divorce with which I sent her away? Or to which of My creditors did I sell you? Look, you were sold for your iniquities, and for your transgressions your…

Matthew 18:23–25 · BSB

Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

“the one”

Luke 7:47 Romans 5:20 1 Timothy 1:15 1 Timothy 1:16

Luke 7:47 · BSB

Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”

Romans 5:20 · BSB

The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,

1 Timothy 1:15 · BSB

This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.

1 Timothy 1:16 · BSB

But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

“pence”

Matthew 18:28

Matthew 18:28 · BSB

But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii. He grabbed him and began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay back what you owe me!’

“the other”

Romans 3:23 1 John 1:8–10 Luke 12:48 Numbers 27:3 Jeremiah 3:11 John 15:22–24

Romans 3:23 · BSB

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

1 John 1:8–10 · BSB

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Luke 12:48 · BSB

But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be d…

Numbers 27:3 · BSB

“Our father died in the wilderness, but he was not among the followers of Korah who gathered together against the LORD. Instead, he died because of his own sin, and he had no sons.

Jeremiah 3:11 · BSB

And the LORD said to me, “Faithless Israel has shown herself more righteous than unfaithful Judah.

John 15:22–24 · BSB

If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

40But Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, Teacher,” he said.

42When they were unable to repay him, he forgave both of them. Which one, then, will love him more?”

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