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And he says, "Teacher, say it." <a href="/kjv/luke/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. <a href="/nkjv/luke/7.htm">New King James Version</a> And Jesus answered and said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” So he said, “Teacher, say it.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Jesus responded and said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he replied, “Say it, Teacher.” <a href="/nasb/luke/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> And Jesus answered him, &#8220Simon, I have something to say to you.&#8221 And he replied, &#8220Say it, Teacher.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Jesus answered and said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he replied, “Say it, Teacher.” <a href="/lsb/luke/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jesus answered and said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he replied, “Say it, Teacher.” <a href="/amp/luke/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus, answering, said to the Pharisee, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he replied, “Teacher, say it.” <a href="/csb/luke/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus replied to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” He said, “Say it, teacher.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus replied to him, &#8220Simon, I have something to say to you."&#8221 Teacher,&#8221 he said, &#8220say it.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Teacher, say on. <a href="/cev/luke/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus said to the Pharisee, "Simon, I have something to say to you." "Teacher, what is it?" Simon replied. <a href="/erv/luke/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. <a href="/gwt/luke/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus spoke up, "Simon, I have something to say to you." Simon replied, "Teacher, you're free to speak." <a href="/gnt/luke/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus spoke up and said to him, "Simon, I have something to tell you." "Yes, Teacher," he said, "tell me." <a href="/isv/luke/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus told him, "Simon, I have something to ask you." "Teacher," he replied, "ask it." <a href="/msb/luke/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But Jesus answered him, ?Simon, I have something to tell you.? ?Tell me, Teacher,? he said. <a href="/net/luke/7.htm">NET Bible</a> So Jesus answered him, "Simon, I have something to say to you." He replied, "Say it, Teacher." <a href="/nheb/luke/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jesus answered him, "Simon, I have something to tell you." He said, "Teacher, say on." <a href="/wbt/luke/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jesus answering, said to him, Simon, I have somewhat to say to thee. And he saith, Master, speak. <a href="/wey/luke/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In answer to his thoughts Jesus said to him, "Simon, I have a word to say to you." "Rabbi, say on," he replied. <a href="/web/luke/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” He said, “Teacher, say on.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus answering said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you”; and he says, “Teacher, say on.” <a href="/blb/luke/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And answering, Jesus said to him, "Simon, I have something to say to you." And he says, "Teacher, say it." <a href="/ylt/luke/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus answering said unto him, 'Simon, I have something to say to thee;' and he saith, 'Teacher, say on.' <a href="/slt/luke/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having answered, said to him, Simon, I have something to say to thee. And he says, Teacher, speak.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus answering, said to him: Simon, I have somewhat to say to thee. But he said: Master, say it. <a href="/cpdv/luke/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And in response, Jesus said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” So he said, “Speak, Teacher.” <a href="/nabre/luke/7.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus said to him in reply, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” “Tell me, teacher,” he said. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus spoke up and said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” “Teacher,” he replied, “speak.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus answered and said to him, Simon, I have something to tell you. He said to him, Say it, teacher. Jesus said to him, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua answered and he said to him, “Shimeon, I have something to tell you.” But he said to him, “Say it, Rabbi.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Jesus answered and said to him: Simon, I have some thing to say to you. He replied: Teacher, say on. <a href="/godbey/luke/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus responding said to him, <FR>Simon, I have something to say to thee.<Fr> And he says, Speak, Teacher. <a href="/haweis/luke/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And Jesus addressing himself to him said, Simon, I have somewhat to say to thee. And he said, Master, speak freely.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> in answer to his doubts, Jesus said, Simon, I have something to say to you, master, said he, lets hear it. <a href="/wey/luke/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In answer to his thoughts Jesus said to him, "Simon, I have a word to say to you." "Rabbi, say on," he replied. <a href="/worrell/luke/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus, answering, said to him, <FR>"Simon, I have something to say to you."<Fr> And he says, "Teacher, say it." <a href="/worsley/luke/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Jesus said unto him, <FR>Simon, I have something to say to thee:<Fr> (and he replied, Master, say on.) <a href="/parallel/luke/7-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=2881" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/7.htm">A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus</a> 39When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!” 40<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">answered</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him,</a> <a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōn (N-VMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">“Simon,</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echō (V-PIA-1S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">I have</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">something</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipein (V-ANA) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">to tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.” </a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipe (V-AMA-2S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">“Tell me,</a> <a href="/greek/1320.htm" title="1320: Didaskale (N-VMS) -- A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.">Teacher,”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5346.htm" title="5346: phēsin (V-PIA-3S) -- To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.">he said.</a> 41“Two men were debtors to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Matthew 18:23-35</a> Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. / As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him. / Since the man was unable to pay, the master ordered that he be sold to pay his debt, along with his wife and children and everything he owned. ... <a href="/matthew/21-28.htm">Matthew 21:28-32</a> But what do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first one and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ / ‘I will not,’ he replied. But later he changed his mind and went. / Then the man went to the second son and told him the same thing. ‘I will, sir,’ he said. But he did not go. ... <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">Matthew 26:6-13</a> While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, / a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. / When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? ... <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Mark 14:3-9</a> While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. / Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? / It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. ... <a href="/john/13-6.htm">John 13:6-10</a> He came to Simon Peter, who asked Him, “Lord, are You going to wash my feet?” / Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” / “Never shall You wash my feet!” Peter told Him. Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me.” ... <a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-17</a> When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a> Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a> Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ... <a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1</a> Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. <a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a> Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. <a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13</a> Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. <a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a> For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. <a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">1 John 4:7-11</a> Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. / Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. / This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. ... <a href="/2_samuel/12-1.htm">2 Samuel 12:1-7</a> Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor. / The rich man had a great number of sheep and cattle, / but the poor man had nothing except one small ewe lamb that he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It shared his food and drank from his cup; it slept in his arms and was like a daughter to him. ... <a href="/1_kings/3-16.htm">1 Kings 3:16-28</a> At that time two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. / One woman said, “Please, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I gave birth while she was in the house. / On the third day after I gave birth, this woman also had a baby. We were alone, with no one in the house but the two of us. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jesus answering said to him, Simon, I have somewhat to say to you. And he said, Master, say on.answering.<a href="/luke/5-22.htm">Luke 5:22,31</a> But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? … <a href="/luke/6-8.htm">Luke 6:8</a> But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.<a href="/john/16-19.htm">John 16:19,30</a> Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? … Master.<a href="/luke/18-18.htm">Luke 18:18</a> And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?<a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Luke 20:20,21</a> And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor… <a href="/ezekiel/33-31.htm">Ezekiel 33:31</a> And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Host</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-24.htm">Immoral</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/7-3.htm">Master</a> <a href="/mark/12-28.htm">Noticing</a> <a href="/luke/7-39.htm">Pharisee</a> <a href="/luke/7-39.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/mark/11-32.htm">Really</a> <a href="/luke/6-16.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/luke/6-9.htm">Something</a> <a href="/mark/6-36.htm">Somewhat</a> <a href="/luke/7-39.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/luke/6-41.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/luke/7-39.htm">Touching</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-9.htm">Immoral</a> <a href="/luke/7-41.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/8-24.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/11-38.htm">Noticing</a> <a href="/luke/11-37.htm">Pharisee</a> <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/luke/10-42.htm">Really</a> <a href="/luke/7-41.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/luke/8-55.htm">Something</a> <a href="/acts/21-10.htm">Somewhat</a> <a href="/luke/19-3.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/luke/8-10.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/luke/8-45.htm">Touching</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 7</div>1. <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Jesus finds a greater faith in the centurion;</a> 10. <a href="/luke/7-10.htm">heals his servant, being absent;</a> 11. <a href="/luke/7-11.htm">raises from death the widow's son at Nain;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">answers John's messengers with the declaration of his miracles;</a> 24. <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">testifies to the people what opinion he held of John;</a> 31. <a href="/luke/7-31.htm">compares this generation to the children in the marketplaces,</a> 36. <a href="/luke/7-36.htm">and allowing his feet to be washed and anointed by a woman who was a sinner, </a> 44. <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">he shows how he is a friend to sinners, to forgive them their sins, upon their repentance.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But Jesus answered him In this context, Jesus is responding to Simon the Pharisee, who had been silently judging Jesus for allowing a sinful woman to anoint His feet. This demonstrates Jesus' omniscience, as He perceives Simon's thoughts without them being spoken. This ability to know the hearts and minds of individuals is a divine attribute, aligning with passages such as <a href="/john/2-24.htm">John 2:24-25</a>, where it is noted that Jesus knew what was in man.“Simon, I have something to tell you.” Jesus addresses Simon directly, indicating a personal and intentional engagement. The use of Simon's name suggests a personal relationship and a call to attention. This approach is reminiscent of how God often calls individuals by name in Scripture, such as Moses in <a href="/exodus/3-4.htm">Exodus 3:4</a>, indicating the importance of the message to follow. Jesus' method of teaching through parables and direct conversation is a hallmark of His ministry, as seen throughout the Gospels.“Tell me, Teacher,” he said. Simon’s response acknowledges Jesus as a "Teacher," a term of respect that recognizes Jesus' authority and wisdom. However, it also reflects a limited understanding of Jesus' true identity as the Messiah. The title "Teacher" is frequently used in the Gospels, often by those who recognize Jesus' authority in teaching but do not fully grasp His divine nature. This interaction sets the stage for the parable of the two debtors, which follows, illustrating themes of forgiveness and grace.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is teaching and revealing truths about the Kingdom of God. 2. <a href="/topical/s/simon_the_pharisee.htm">Simon the Pharisee</a> A Pharisee who invited Jesus to his house. His interaction with Jesus provides a backdrop for a lesson on forgiveness and love. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a> This verse is part of the account where a sinful woman anoints Jesus' feet with perfume at Simon's house, leading to a teaching moment about forgiveness and gratitude.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_forgiveness.htm">Understanding Forgiveness</a> Jesus uses this moment to teach about the depth of God's forgiveness. Just as the woman was forgiven much, we too are called to forgive others. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus'_authority.htm">Recognizing Jesus' Authority</a> Simon addresses Jesus as "Teacher," acknowledging His authority. We should also recognize and submit to Jesus' authority in our lives. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_jesus'_teachings.htm">Responding to Jesus' Teachings</a> Like Simon, we are invited to listen to Jesus' teachings. Our response should be one of openness and willingness to learn. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_gratitude.htm">The Role of Gratitude</a> The woman's actions demonstrate profound gratitude for forgiveness. We should cultivate a heart of gratitude for the grace we receive. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_vs._compassion.htm">Judgment vs. Compassion</a> Simon's initial judgment of the woman contrasts with Jesus' compassion. We are called to show compassion rather than judgment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 7</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_concept_of_millennialism.htm">Why did Simon doubt Jesus' acceptance of the sinful woman?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_2_sam_7_with_jesus'_genealogies.htm">How do we reconcile God's promise of an eternal kingdom in 2 Samuel 7 with differing genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_luke_7_36-50_compare_to_other_anointings.htm">Luke 7:36-50 - How does the anointing of Jesus by a sinful woman align, or conflict, with other anointing accounts in the Gospels regarding location, timing, and participants?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_john_doubt_jesus_as_messiah.htm">Luke 7:19-23 - Why would John the Baptist doubt Jesus if he had already proclaimed him as the Messiah, and how does this align with other gospel accounts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40) And Jesus answering said . . .--The answer was, as the context shows, to the unspoken thoughts of the Pharisee.Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee.--The name of the Pharisee is thus given to us, but it was too common to suggest any identification. It is a somewhat singular coincidence that the two anointings should have happened (comp. <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm" title="Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,">Matthew 26:6</a>) each of them in the house of a Simon, but it cannot be looked on as more than accidental.Master, say on.--The term used is 'one which implied recognition of our Lord's character as a teacher or Rabbi.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 40. - And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. How accurately did the Master read Simon's heart. Not a real Prophet because he was in ignorance of the character and life of the woman whom he suffered without rebuke to pour the fragrant ointment over him! We almost see the half-sad smile flickering on the Teacher's lips as he turned and spoke to his host. Such a parable-story as Jesus was about to give utterance to was no uncommon form of teaching on such an occasion when a well-known Rabbi like Jesus was Guest at a festal gathering. <a href="/commentaries/luke/7-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. answered ἀποκριθεὶς (apokritheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. him, αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Simon, Σίμων (Simōn) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites. I have ἔχω (echō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. something τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. to tell εἰπεῖν (eipein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. you.” σοί (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. “Tell [me], εἰπέ (eipe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. Teacher,” Διδάσκαλε (Didaskale) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor. he said. φησίν (phēsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5346.htm">Strong's 5346: </a> To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/7-40.htm">Luke 7:40 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/7-40.htm">Luke 7:40 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/7-40.htm">Luke 7:40 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/7-40.htm">Luke 7:40 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/7-40.htm">Luke 7:40 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/7-40.htm">Luke 7:40 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/7-40.htm">Luke 7:40 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/7-40.htm">Luke 7:40 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/7-40.htm">Luke 7:40 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/7-40.htm">Luke 7:40 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/7-40.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 7:40 Jesus answered him Simon I have something (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/7-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 7:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 7:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/7-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 7:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 7:41" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>