Luke 7:47

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Therefore I tell you, because her many sins have been forgiven, she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Wherefore{G3739}{G5484} I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto thee{G4671}, Her{G846} sins{G266}, which{G3588} are many{G4183}, are forgiven{G863}{(G5769)}; for{G3754} she loved{G25}{(G5656)} much{G4183}: but{G1161} to whom{G3739} little{G3641} is forgiven{G863}{(G5743)}, the same loveth{G25}{(G5719)} little{G3641}.

Strong's King James

(47) Because of this I say to you, her many deviating-sins are forgiven because she loved much! But whoever is forgiven little, loves little.

The F.O.G

Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven – as evidenced by her great love. But whoever thinks they have been forgiven little, loves little."

The F.O.G Paraphrase

therefore I say to thee, her many sins have been forgiven, because she did love much; but to whom little is forgiven, little he doth love.’

Young's Literal Translation

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Luke 7:47

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Luke 7:47