Parallel Verses
Twentieth Century New Testament
As they were unable to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them, do you think, will love him the more?"
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
When they couldn't pay it back, he generously canceled the debts for both of them. Now which of them will love him more?"
A Conservative Version
And of them not having to repay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore, do thou say, will love him more?
American Standard Version
When they had not wherewith to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?
Amplified
An Understandable Version
When these two men did not have [the money] to repay him, the moneylender canceled [the debts of] both of them. Now which of them will love him more?"
Anderson New Testament
But as they had nothing to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them, then, will love him the more?
Bible in Basic English
When they were unable to make payment, he made the two of them free of their debts. Which of them, now, will have the greater love for him?
Common New Testament
When they had nothing with which to pay him back, he freely forgave them both. Now which of them will love him more?"
Daniel Mace New Testament
having not wherewithal to pay it, he freely discharged them both of the debt. tell me now, which of the two will love him most?
Darby Translation
but as they had nothing to pay, he forgave both of them their debt: say, which of them therefore will love him most?
Godbey New Testament
And they not being able to pay, he forgave them both. Then which one of them will love him the more?
Goodspeed New Testament
As they could not pay him, he canceled what they owed him. Now which of them will be more attached to him?"
John Wesley New Testament
But they having nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both: Which therefore will love him most?
Julia Smith Translation
And they not having to pay, he bestowed as a gift upon both. Which of them therefore will love him the more? Say thou.
King James 2000
And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
Lexham Expanded Bible
[When] they were not able to repay [him], he forgave [the debts] of both. Now which of them will love him more?"
Modern King James verseion
And they having nothing to pay, he freely forgave both. Then which of them do you say will love him most?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When they had nothing to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them tell me, will love him most?"
Moffatt New Testament
As they were unable to pay, he freely forgave them both. Tell me, now, which of them will love him most?"
Montgomery New Testament
"When they had nothing pay he forgave them with such charm. "Tell me, then, which of these will love him most?"
NET Bible
When they could not pay, he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?"
New Heart English Bible
When they could not pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?"
Noyes New Testament
When they had nothing to pay, he freely remitted the debt of both. Which of them, now, will love him the most?
Sawyer New Testament
And having nothing to pay, he gave [the debt] to both. Tell me, therefore, which of them will love him most?
The Emphasized Bible
they not having wherewith to pay, he forgave, both. Which of them, therefore, will love him, more?
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But having nothing to pay, he forgave them both. Tell me, which of these, then, will love him most?
Webster
And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
Weymouth New Testament
But neither of them could pay anything; so he freely forgave them both. Tell me, then, which of them will love him most?"
Williams New Testament
Since they could not pay him, he graciously canceled the debts for both of them. Now which one of them will love him more?"
World English Bible
When they couldn't pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?"
Worrell New Testament
And, they having nothing to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them, therefore, will love him the more?"
Worsley New Testament
and they not being able to pay him, he freely forgave them both: tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
Youngs Literal Translation
and they not having wherewith to give back, he forgave both; which then of them, say thou, will love him more?'
Themes
Creditors » Sometimes entirely remitted debts
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The woman who anointed jesus' feet
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Two debtors
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed by a sinful woman (at capernaum)
Love » The reward for loving the lord
Parables » Parables of Christ » Creditor and debtors
Repentance » Instances of » The woman who anointed jesus with oil
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Luke 7:42
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus' Feet
41 "There were two people who were in debt to a money-lender; one owed fifty pounds, and the other five. 42 As they were unable to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them, do you think, will love him the more?" 43 "I suppose," answered Simon, "it will be the man to whom he forgave the greater debt." "You are right," said Jesus,
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 6:12
And forgive us our wrong-doings, as we have forgiven those who have wronged us;
Matthew 18:25-26
And, as he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold towards the payment of the debt, together with his wife, and his children, and everything that he had.
Matthew 18:34
Then his master, in anger, handed him over to the jailers, until he should pay the whole of his debt.
Acts 13:38-39
I would, therefore, have you know, brothers, that through Jesus forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you,
Romans 3:24
But, in his loving-kindness, are being freely pronounced righteous through the deliverance found in Christ Jesus.
Romans 4:5-8
While, as for the man who does not rely upon his obedience, but has faith in him who can pronounce the godless righteous, his faith is regarded by God as righteousness.
Romans 5:6
Seeing that, while we were still powerless, Christ, in God's good time, died on behalf of the godless.
Galatians 3:10
All who rely upon obedience to Law are under a curse, for Scripture says--'Cursed is every one who does not abide by all that is written in the Book of the Law, and do it.'
Ephesians 1:7
For in him, and through the shedding of his blood, we have found redemption in the pardon of our offenses.
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, ready to forgive one another, just as God, in Christ, forgave you.
Colossians 3:13
Bearing with one another, and, when there is any ground for complaint, forgiving one another freely. As the Master freely forgave you, so you must forgive one another.