Luke — Chapter 7

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Luke 7:1 Now ^Rwhen he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

Luke 7:2 And a certain centurion’s servant, ^Rwho was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

Luke 7:3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

Luke 7:4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was ^Rworthy for whom he should do this:

Luke 7:5 For ^Rhe loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.

Luke 7:6 Then ^RJesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:

Luke 7:7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: ^Rbut say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

Luke 7:8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, ^Rand he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

Luke 7:9 When Jesus heard these things, ^Rhe marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

Luke 7:10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

Luke 7:11 And it came to pass the day after, that ^Rhe went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.

Luke 7:12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, ^Rthe only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.

Luke 7:13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, ^RWeep not.

Luke 7:14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, ^RYoung man, I say unto thee, Arise.

Luke 7:15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

Luke 7:16 And there came ^Ra fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.

Luke 7:17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.

Luke 7:18 ^RAnd the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.

Luke 7:19 And John calling unto him ^Rtwo of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

Luke 7:20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

Luke 7:21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and ^Rplagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.

Luke 7:22 Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; ^Rhow that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.

Luke 7:23 ^RAnd blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

Luke 7:24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, ^RWhat went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

Luke 7:25 But what went ye out for to see? ^RA man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts.

Luke 7:26 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, ^Rand much more than a prophet.

Luke 7:27 This is he, of whom it is written, ^RBehold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

Luke 7:28 For I say unto you, ^RAmong those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

Luke 7:29 And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, ^Rjustified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

Luke 7:30 But the Pharisees and lawyers ^Rrejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

Luke 7:31 And the Lord said, ^RWhereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

Luke 7:32 They ^Rare like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.

Luke 7:33 For John the Baptist ^Rcame neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.

Luke 7:34 The Son of man is come ^Reating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!

Luke 7:35 ^RBut wisdom is justified of all her children.

Luke 7:36 And ^Rone of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat.

Luke 7:37 And, behold, a woman in the city, ^Rwhich was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,

Luke 7:38 And stood at his feet behind him ^Rweeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

Luke 7:39 Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, ^Rhe spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.

Luke 7:40 And Jesus ^Ranswering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.

Luke 7:41 There was ^Ra certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.

Luke 7:42 And ^Rwhen they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?

Luke 7:43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, ^RThou hast rightly judged.

Luke 7:44 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.

Luke 7:45 Thou ^Rgavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.

Luke 7:46 My head with oil ^Rthou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.

Luke 7:47 Wherefore I say unto thee, ^RHer sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.

Luke 7:48 And he said unto her, ^RThy sins are forgiven.

Luke 7:49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, ^RWho is this that forgiveth sins also?

Luke 7:50 And he said to the woman, ^RThy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Luke 7:1–17 — A centurion’s faith and a widow’s grief receive help

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

A centurion trusts Jesus’ authority on behalf of his sick servant. At Nain Jesus has compassion on a bereaved widow, raises her son, and gives him back to her, prompting the people to glorify God.

Key Truth: Join confidence in Jesus with attention to another person’s suffering.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Luke 7:18–35 — John’s question and the generation’s excuses are answered

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

John’s messengers ask about Jesus, who directs them to his works and good tidings. He honors John’s preparing role and exposes a generation that rejects both John’s austerity and his own fellowship.

Key Truth: Do not turn differing appearances into excuses for resisting truth.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Luke 7:36–50 — A forgiven woman’s love confronts the host’s judgment

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

At Simon’s table a woman washes and anoints Jesus’ feet while the host judges her. Jesus’ debtors illustration and comparison of their hospitality connect her love with received forgiveness and end with peace.

Key Truth: Let received forgiveness produce grateful love rather than contempt for others.

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Related Scripture (KJV)

Psalms 103:3 — The psalm joins the Lord’s forgiveness and healing in praise for his benefits.

Psalms 103:3 (KJV) Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

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How could gratitude for forgiveness change your response to someone with a troubled reputation?

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