Luke 7:43
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 7:43 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 7:43 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 7:43 — KJV
“Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.”
— Luke 7:43 (KJV)
Luke 7:43 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 7:43
“Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:43: simon, answered, whom
“And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:43: answered, whom, hast
“Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. sop: or, morsel”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:43: simon, answered, whom
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:43: whom, hast
“And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me? Jacob: that is, A supplanter”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:43: hast, rightly
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