King James Version
Luke 7:41 in the King James Version says “There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.” — study this verse from Luke chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.”
Luke 7:41 · KJV
Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.
There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.
And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
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“owed”
G3784to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty
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