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A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus
…47Therefore I tell you, because her many sins have been forgiven, she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”48ThenJesus saidto her,“Yoursinsare forgiven.”49But those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”…

Treasury of Scripture

And he said to her, Your sins are forgiven.

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Matthew 9:2
And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.

Mark 2:5
When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

ForgivenForgivenessJesusLovedReasonSinsForgivenForgivenessJesusLovedReasonSins1.Jesus finds a greater faith in the centurion;
10.heals his servant, being absent;
11.raises from death the widow's son at Nain;
18.answers John's messengers with the declaration of his miracles;
24.testifies to the people what opinion he held of John;
31.compares this generation to the children in the marketplaces,
36.and allowing his feet to be washed and anointed by a woman who was a sinner,
44.he shows how he is a friend to sinners, to forgive them their sins, upon their repentance.

Then Jesus said to her
In this passage, Jesus is addressing a woman who is identified earlier in the chapter as a sinner. This interaction takes place in the house of Simon the Pharisee, where Jesus is dining. The setting is significant as it highlights the tension between Jesus and the religious leaders of the time. The Pharisees were known for their strict adherence to the Law and often looked down upon those they considered sinners. Jesus' willingness to speak directly to the woman demonstrates His compassion and willingness to break social norms to reach those in need of grace.

“Your sins are forgiven.”
This declaration by Jesus is profound and central to His ministry. The forgiveness of sins is a key theme throughout the New Testament and is foundational to the Christian faith. In Jewish culture, only God could forgive sins, so Jesus' statement is a direct assertion of His divine authority. This act of forgiveness is not based on the woman's actions but on her faith and repentance, as seen in her previous act of anointing Jesus' feet with perfume and tears. This moment foreshadows the ultimate forgiveness offered through Jesus' sacrificial death and resurrection. It also connects to other scriptures, such asPsalm 103:12, which speaks of God removing our transgressions, andIsaiah 1:18, which promises that though sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow. Jesus' pronouncement here is a type of His redemptive work, offering a glimpse of the grace that would be fully realized through the New Covenant.

1.Jesus
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who forgives sins, demonstrating His divine authority and compassion.

2.The Sinful Woman
Although unnamed, she is a key figure in this event. Her actions of washing Jesus' feet with her tears and anointing them with perfume demonstrate her repentance and faith.

3.Simon the Pharisee
The host of the dinner where this event takes place. His internal judgment of the woman and Jesus' response highlight the contrast between self-righteousness and true repentance.

4.The Dinner Gathering
This event occurs at Simon the Pharisee's house, providing a backdrop for a powerful teaching moment about forgiveness and grace.

5.The Other Guests
They witness the interaction and are astonished by Jesus' declaration of forgiveness, prompting them to question His authority.Authority of Jesus
Jesus' ability to forgive sins underscores His divine authority. Believers can trust in His power to forgive and cleanse from all unrighteousness.

Repentance and Faith
The woman's actions demonstrate genuine repentance and faith. True repentance involves a heartfelt turning away from sin and turning towards Christ.

Grace Over Judgment
Jesus' response to the woman contrasts with Simon's judgmental attitude. Believers are called to extend grace and compassion rather than judgment.

Forgiveness and Peace
Jesus' forgiveness brings peace to the woman's soul. Similarly, accepting Christ's forgiveness brings peace and reconciliation with God.

Witness to Others
The event serves as a testimony to others about the transformative power of Jesus' forgiveness. Believers are encouraged to share their own accounts of grace.1.What is the meaning of Luke 7:48?

2.How does Luke 7:48 demonstrate Jesus' authority to forgive sins today?

3.What does "Your sins are forgiven" reveal about Jesus' divine nature?

4.How can we apply Jesus' forgiveness in Luke 7:48 to our daily lives?

5.How does Luke 7:48 connect with other scriptures about forgiveness?

6.What steps can we take to embrace forgiveness as shown in Luke 7:48?

7.How does Luke 7:48 demonstrate Jesus' authority to forgive sins?

8.Why is forgiveness central to the message of Luke 7:48?

9.What historical context supports the events in Luke 7:48?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 7?

11.What does "Your sins are forgiven" mean?

12.Is God merciful?

13.How does God's love and mercy endure daily?

14.Mark 2:5–7 – If only God can forgive sins, why does this passage seem to attribute God’s authority to Jesus without clearer proof of His divinity?Then

• The word signals a decisive moment following the woman’s humble act of washing Jesus’ feet with her tears (Luke 7:38–47).

• God often waits for the right “then” to declare His grace, as seen when Christ healed the leper “And immediately he was cleansed” (Matthew 8:3).

• This timing shows that genuine repentance and faith precede Christ’s verbal assurance of pardon, echoingActs 3:19, “Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away.”

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Jesus

• The authority rests entirely in His person—fully God and fully man—who alone can forgive sins (Mark 2:7-10).

• His willingness to address an outcast woman highlights His heart for the broken, paralleling His encounter with Zacchaeus (Luke 19:10).

•Hebrews 7:25 affirms that “He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him,” underscoring His ongoing role as Savior.

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Said to her

• Jesus speaks directly, not through a proxy, demonstrating personal relationship (John 10:3, “He calls His own sheep by name”).

• The public declaration counters the social shame she faced, similar to how He restored the bleeding woman inLuke 8:48.

•Romans 10:17 reminds us that “faith comes by hearing,” and her assurance arrives through Christ’s spoken word.

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Your sins

• The plural “sins” shows comprehensive forgiveness, not a selective pardon (Psalm 103:3, “who forgives all your iniquity”).

• It affirmsRomans 3:23-24—the universal problem of sin and the universal offer of grace.

• By naming the issue, Jesus removes any doubt about what is being addressed, as inJohn 1:29, “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”

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Are forgiven

• A completed action with ongoing results; the woman’s past no longer defines her future (2 Corinthians 5:17).

• The passive voice points to divine initiative—God acting on her behalf (Ephesians 2:8-9).

•Colossians 2:13-14 parallels this, stating that God “forgave us all our trespasses, having canceled the record of debt.”

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summary

In a single sentence, Jesus publicly seals the woman’s pardon: the timing (“Then”), the Person (“Jesus”), the personal address (“said to her”), the scope (“your sins”), and the final verdict (“are forgiven”). Together these elements reveal a Savior who meets repentant sinners with complete, authoritative, and immediate grace—assurance that remains true for every believer who comes to Him today.

(48)Thy sins are forgiven.--Better, as before,Thy sins have been forgiven. The words throw light upon the meaning and force of all like formulae of absolution. It is, perhaps, matter for regret that any other formula, such as theAbsolvo te, which dates, be it remembered, from the thirteenth century, has ever been substituted for them. They did not for the first time convey forgiveness. That had been, as the context indicates, sealed and assured before by an unspoken absolution. But they came as words of power from the great Absolver, to banish every lingering doubt or fear, to confirm every faint and trembling hope that had been kindled in the heart of the penitent. He knew the secrets of her soul, and could therefore affirm in the fulness of His knowledge that she fulfilled the conditions of forgiveness. Others, it is clear, can only so affirm in proportion as their insight approximates to His.

Verse 48. -And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. Then, turning again to the woman, in her deep penitence, and at the same time in her deep joy - joy springing from her newly found peace - he formally renews to her the assurance of that pardon which she already was conscious of; but in renewing it the Lord mentioned no more "her many sins," as in the first place (ver. 47), but simply, "thy sins," thus reducing, as Stier remarks, at last both her and Simon to a common level.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Then
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

[Jesus] said
Εἶπεν(Eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

to her,
αὐτῇ(autē)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

“Your
σου(sou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

sins
ἁμαρτίαι(hamartiai)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 266:From hamartano; a sin.

are forgiven.”
Ἀφέωνταί(Apheōntai)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 863:From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.


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