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Luke 7:36 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Luke 7:36 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 7 verse 36 to related passages throughout the Bible.
A Sinful Woman Forgiven
“And one 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 7:36 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 7:36
Jesus enters the Pharisee's house: 'And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat' (Greek 'eiselthōn eis ton oikon tou Pharisaiou kateklithē'). The verb 'kateklithē' (reclined) indicates formal meal customs—guests reclined on couches rather than sitting in chairs. This posture (feet extending away from table) explains how the woman in coming narrative could approach Jesus's feet. Jesus's presence in Pharisee's home demonstrates His missional accessibility. He didn't insulate Himself from potential critics or uncomfortable settings. Reformed theology recognizes incarnational minis...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 7:36
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“in the house of Simon the leper”
“Not during the feast, lest a riot occur among the people.”
“when he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a Sabbath to eat bread”
“and wiped his feet with her hair”
“and you say”
“a certain Pharisee asked him to dine with him. He went in”