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Luke 7:42 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 7:42 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 7 verse 42 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?”
Luke 7:42 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 7:42
The outcome: 'And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both' (Greek 'mē echontōn autōn apodounai, amphoterois echarisato'). The verb 'echarisato' (forgave) relates to 'charis' (grace)—freely given, undeserved favor. Neither debtor earned or merited forgiveness; both received it as pure grace. This is gospel essence—justification by grace through faith, not works. Romans 3:23-24 states 'all have sinned... being justified freely by his grace.' The equal treatment—both forgiven despite different debt amounts—shows that salvation is equally gracious for all, whether one's pre-conv...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 7:42
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“even I”
“tenderhearted”
“Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:”
“Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;”
“whose sin is covered.”
“when Nathan the prophet came to him”
“as a thick cloud”
“says Yahweh: I will put my law in their inward parts”
“at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.”
“nor give God a ransom for him.”