Luke 7:42
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42 Since they were unable to repay the debt, he forgave it for both. Which of them will love him more?”
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Luke 7:47
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47 So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; hence, she has shown great love.[a] But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.”
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- 7:47 Her many sins have been forgiven; hence, she has shown great love: literally, “her many sins have been forgiven, seeing that she has loved much.” That the woman’s sins have been forgiven is attested by the great love she shows toward Jesus. Her love is the consequence of her forgiveness. This is also the meaning demanded by the parable in Lk 7:41–43.
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