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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to her, &#8220Your sins are forgiven.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to the woman, “Your sins are forgiven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He said to her, "Your sins have been forgiven."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He said to her, “Your sins have been forgiven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then He said to her, &#8220Your sins have been forgiven.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He said to her, “Your sins have been forgiven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then He said to her, “Your sins have been forgiven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then He said to her, &#8220Your sins are forgiven.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to the woman, "Your sins are forgiven." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to her, "Your sins have been forgiven."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to the woman, "Your sins are forgiven." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Jesus told her, "Your sins are forgiven!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to her, ?Your sins are forgiven.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said to her, Thy sins are forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And He said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He said to her, “Your sins have been forgiven”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He said to her, "Your sins have been forgiven."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he said to her, 'Thy sins have been forgiven;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he said to her, Thy sins are remitted.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said to her: Thy sins are forgiven thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said to the woman, Your sins are forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he said to her, “Woman, your sins are forgiven you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he said to her: Your sins are forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And He said to her; <FR>Thy sins are forgiven.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And he said to her, Thy sins are forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />then he said to her, your sins are forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And He said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And He said to her, <FR>"Your sins have been forgiven."<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And He said unto her, <FR>Thy sins are forgiven.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/7-48.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=2952" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/7.htm">A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">47</span>Therefore I tell you, because her many sins have been forgiven, she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” <span class="reftext">48</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Jesus said</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to her,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">“Your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartiai (N-NFP) -- From hamartano; a sin.">sins</a> <a href="/greek/863.htm" title="863: Apheōntai (V-RIM/P-3P) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">are forgiven.” </a> </span> <span class="reftext">49</span>But those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2</a></span><br />Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/2-5.htm">Mark 2:5</a></span><br />When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-11.htm">John 8:11</a></span><br />“No one, Lord,” she answered. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-6.htm">Matthew 9:6</a></span><br />But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/2-10.htm">Mark 2:10</a></span><br />But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” He said to the paralytic,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-23.htm">John 20:23</a></span><br />If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28</a></span><br />This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a></span><br />In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-14.htm">Colossians 1:14</a></span><br />in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-43.htm">Acts 10:43</a></span><br />All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-17.htm">Hebrews 10:17</a></span><br />Then He adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-25.htm">Isaiah 43:25</a></span><br />I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3</a></span><br />He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-34.htm">Jeremiah 31:34</a></span><br />No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18</a></span><br />Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said to her, Your sins are forgiven.</p><p class="hdg">Thy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2</a></b></br> And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/2-5.htm">Mark 2:5</a></b></br> When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/7-47.htm">Forgiven</a> <a href="/luke/7-47.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/luke/7-43.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/7-47.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/luke/7-47.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/luke/7-47.htm">Sins</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/7-49.htm">Forgiven</a> <a href="/luke/7-49.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/luke/7-50.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/3-16.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/luke/8-47.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/luke/7-49.htm">Sins</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Jesus finds a greater faith in the centurion;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/7-10.htm">heals his servant, being absent;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/7-11.htm">raises from death the widow's son at Nain;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/7-18.htm">answers John's messengers with the declaration of his miracles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/7-24.htm">testifies to the people what opinion he held of John;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/7-31.htm">compares this generation to the children in the marketplaces,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/7-36.htm">and allowing his feet to be washed and anointed by a woman who was a sinner, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/7-44.htm">he shows how he is a friend to sinners, to forgive them their sins, upon their repentance.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Then Jesus said to her</b><br>In this passage, Jesus is addressing a woman who is identified earlier in the chapter as a sinner. This interaction takes place in the house of Simon the Pharisee, where Jesus is dining. The setting is significant as it highlights the tension between Jesus and the religious leaders of the time. The Pharisees were known for their strict adherence to the Law and often looked down upon those they considered sinners. Jesus' willingness to speak directly to the woman demonstrates His compassion and willingness to break social norms to reach those in need of grace.<p><b>“Your sins are forgiven.”</b><br>This declaration by Jesus is profound and central to His ministry. The forgiveness of sins is a key theme throughout the New Testament and is foundational to the Christian faith. In Jewish culture, only God could forgive sins, so Jesus' statement is a direct assertion of His divine authority. This act of forgiveness is not based on the woman's actions but on her faith and repentance, as seen in her previous act of anointing Jesus' feet with perfume and tears. This moment foreshadows the ultimate forgiveness offered through Jesus' sacrificial death and resurrection. It also connects to other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/103-12.htm">Psalm 103:12</a>, which speaks of God removing our transgressions, and <a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a>, which promises that though sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow. Jesus' pronouncement here is a type of His redemptive work, offering a glimpse of the grace that would be fully realized through the New Covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who forgives sins, demonstrating His divine authority and compassion.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sinful_woman.htm">The Sinful Woman</a></b><br>Although unnamed, she is a key figure in this event. Her actions of washing Jesus' feet with her tears and anointing them with perfume demonstrate her repentance and faith.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/simon_the_pharisee.htm">Simon the Pharisee</a></b><br>The host of the dinner where this event takes place. His internal judgment of the woman and Jesus' response highlight the contrast between self-righteousness and true repentance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dinner_gathering.htm">The Dinner Gathering</a></b><br>This event occurs at Simon the Pharisee's house, providing a backdrop for a powerful teaching moment about forgiveness and grace.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_other_guests.htm">The Other Guests</a></b><br>They witness the interaction and are astonished by Jesus' declaration of forgiveness, prompting them to question His authority.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/authority_of_jesus.htm">Authority of Jesus</a></b><br>Jesus' ability to forgive sins underscores His divine authority. Believers can trust in His power to forgive and cleanse from all unrighteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_faith.htm">Repentance and Faith</a></b><br>The woman's actions demonstrate genuine repentance and faith. True repentance involves a heartfelt turning away from sin and turning towards Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grace_over_judgment.htm">Grace Over Judgment</a></b><br>Jesus' response to the woman contrasts with Simon's judgmental attitude. Believers are called to extend grace and compassion rather than judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_peace.htm">Forgiveness and Peace</a></b><br>Jesus' forgiveness brings peace to the woman's soul. Similarly, accepting Christ's forgiveness brings peace and reconciliation with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witness_to_others.htm">Witness to Others</a></b><br>The event serves as a testimony to others about the transformative power of Jesus' forgiveness. Believers are encouraged to share their own accounts of grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'your_sins_are_forgiven'.htm">What does "Your sins are forgiven" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_merciful.htm">Is God merciful?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god's_love_endure_daily.htm">How does God's love and mercy endure daily?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_mark_2_5-7_attribute_god's_authority_to_jesus.htm">Mark 2:5–7 – If only God can forgive sins, why does this passage seem to attribute God’s authority to Jesus without clearer proof of His divinity? </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>(48) <span class= "bld">Thy sins are forgiven.</span>--Better, as before, <span class= "ital">Thy sins have been forgiven.</span> The words throw light upon the meaning and force of all like formulae of absolution. It is, perhaps, matter for regret that any other formula, such as the <span class= "ital">Absolvo te,</span> which dates, be it remembered, from the thirteenth century, has ever been substituted for them. They did not for the first time convey forgiveness. That had been, as the context indicates, sealed and assured before by an unspoken absolution. But they came as words of power from the great Absolver, to banish every lingering doubt or fear, to confirm every faint and trembling hope that had been kindled in the heart of the penitent. He knew the secrets of her soul, and could therefore affirm in the fulness of His knowledge that she fulfilled the conditions of forgiveness. Others, it is clear, can only so affirm in proportion as their insight approximates to His.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 48.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven</span>. Then, turning again to the woman, in her deep penitence, and at the same time in her deep joy - joy springing from her newly found peace - he formally renews to her the assurance of that pardon which she already was conscious of; but in renewing it the Lord mentioned no more "her many sins," as in the first place (ver. 47), but simply, "thy sins," thus reducing, as Stier remarks, at last both her and Simon to a common level. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/7-48.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Then</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Jesus] said</span><br /><span class="grk">Εἶπεν</span> <span class="translit">(Eipen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to her,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῇ</span> <span class="translit">(autē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Your</span><br /><span class="grk">σου</span> <span class="translit">(sou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sins</span><br /><span class="grk">ἁμαρτίαι</span> <span class="translit">(hamartiai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hamartano; a sin.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are forgiven.”</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀφέωνταί</span> <span class="translit">(Apheōntai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/7-48.htm">Luke 7:48 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/7-48.htm">Luke 7:48 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/7-48.htm">Luke 7:48 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/7-48.htm">Luke 7:48 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/7-48.htm">Luke 7:48 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/7-48.htm">Luke 7:48 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/7-48.htm">Luke 7:48 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/7-48.htm">Luke 7:48 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/7-48.htm">Luke 7:48 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/7-48.htm">Luke 7:48 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/7-48.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 7:48 He said to her Your sins (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/7-47.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 7:47"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 7:47" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/7-49.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 7:49"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 7:49" /></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>