Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 7:47 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 7:47 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 7 verse 47 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.”
Luke 7:47 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 7:47
This verse presents the profound paradox that forgiveness produces love, not vice versa. The Greek perfect tense 'aphēōntai' (are forgiven) indicates a completed action with ongoing results, showing that the woman's love flowed from her realization of forgiveness already received. Jesus corrects Simon the Pharisee's assumption that love earns forgiveness, instead teaching that awareness of one's great sin and great forgiveness produces great love. This demonstrates the Reformed doctrine that justification (forgiveness) precedes sanctification (love), and that those who think they need little f...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 7:47
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“because he first loved us.”
“let's not love in word only”
“that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded”
“nor uncircumcision”
“Jesus said to Simon Peter”
“Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.”
“and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to Yahweh”
“nor idolaters”
“he said to him”