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Luke 7:37 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Luke 7:37 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 7 verse 37 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,”
Luke 7:37 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 7:37
A woman appears: 'And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner' (Greek 'gunē hētis ēn en tē polei hamartōlos'). The designation 'sinner' indicates notorious reputation—likely prostitute or adulteress. Her presence at a Pharisee's dinner was shocking—ritually unclean person in pure environment. That she knew where Jesus dined suggests His accessibility was known. She brought 'an alabaster box of ointment' (Greek 'alabastron murou')—expensive perfume in sealed stone container. Her preparation indicates planned action, not spontaneous impulse. Reformed theology sees here repentance's natu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 7:37
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“in the house of Simon the leper”
“in the house of Simon the leper”
“saying”
“a woman in the city who was a sinner”
“Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him”
“standing far away”
“but sinners to repentance.,I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.,,,,,,,,”
“Jesus came to Bethany”
“And if the righteous scarcely be saved”
“that law is not made for a righteous man”