Verse 39

Luke 7:39

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

39 And the Pharisee, who had invited him, seeing it, spoke within himself, saying: This man, if he were a prophet, would know surely who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him, that she is a sinner.
Original Language Text
greek
ἰδὼν δὲ ὁ Φαρισαῖος ὁ καλέσας αὐτὸν εἶπεν ἐν ἑαυτῷ λέγων· Οὗτος εἰ ⸀ἦν προφήτης, ἐγίνωσκεν ἂν τίς καὶ ποταπὴ ἡ γυνὴ ἥτις ἅπτεται αὐτοῦ, ὅτι ἁμαρτωλός ἐστιν.
English Translation
But when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, saying, "If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him, that she is a sinner."
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Chapter 7 Context
1 And when he had finished all his words in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capharnaum. Focus ↗
2 And the servant of a certain centurion, who was dear to him, being sick, was ready to die. Focus ↗
3 And when he had heard of Yashua (Jesus), he sent unto him the ancients of the Jews, desiring him to... Focus ↗
4 And when they came to Yashua (Jesus), they besought him earnestly, saying to him: He is worthy that... Focus ↗
5 For he loveth our nation; and he hath built us a synagogue. Focus ↗
6 And Yashua (Jesus) went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent hi... Focus ↗
7 For which cause neither did I think myself worthy to come to thee; but say the word, and my servant... Focus ↗
8 For I also am a man subject to authority, having under me soldiers: and I say to one, Go, and he goe... Focus ↗
9 Which Yashua (Jesus) hearing, marvelled: and turning about to the multitude that followed him, he sa... Focus ↗
10 And they who were sent, being returned to the house, found the servant whole who had been sick. Focus ↗
11 And it came to pass afterwards, that he went into a city that is called Naim; and there went with hi... Focus ↗
12 And when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold a dead man was carried out, the only son of hi... Focus ↗
13 Whom when the Lord had seen, being moved with mercy towards her, he said to her: Weep not. Focus ↗
14 And he came near and touched the bier. And they that carried it, stood still. And he said: Young man... Focus ↗
15 And he that was dead, sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Focus ↗
16 And there came a fear on them all: and they glorified God (Elohim), saying: A great prophet is risen... Focus ↗
17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the country round about. Focus ↗
18 And John's disciples told him of all these things. Focus ↗
19 And John called to him two of his disciples, and sent them to Yashua (Jesus), saying: Art thou he th... Focus ↗
20 And when the men were come unto him, they said: John the Baptist hath sent us to thee, saying: Art t... Focus ↗
21 (And in that same hour, he cured many of their diseases, and hurts, and evil spirits: and to many th... Focus ↗
22 And answering, he said to them: Go and relate to John what you have heard and seen: the blind see, t... Focus ↗
23 And blessed is he whosoever shall not be scandalized in me. Focus ↗
24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak to the multitudes concerning John.... Focus ↗
25 But what went you out to see? a man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are in costly apparel... Focus ↗
26 But what went you out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet. Focus ↗
27 This is he of whom it is written: Behold I send my angel before thy face, who shall prepare thy way... Focus ↗
28 For I say to you: Amongst those that are born of women, there is not a greater prophet that John the... Focus ↗
29 And all the people hearing, and the publicans, justified God (Elohim), being baptized with John's ba... Focus ↗
30 But the Pharisees and the lawyers despised the counsel of God (Elohim) against themselves, being not... Focus ↗
31 And the Lord said: Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they lik... Focus ↗
32 They are like to children sitting in the marketplace, and speaking one to another, and saying: We ha... Focus ↗
33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and you say: He hath a devil. Focus ↗
34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking: and you say: Behold a man that is a glutton and a drinke... Focus ↗
35 And wisdom is justified by all her children. Focus ↗
36 And one of the Pharisees desired him to eat with him. And he went into the house of the Pharisee, an... Focus ↗
37 And behold a woman that was in the city, a sinner, when she knew that he sat at meat in the Pharisee... Focus ↗
38 And standing behind at his feet, she began to wash his feet, with tears, and wiped them with the hai... Focus ↗
39 And the Pharisee, who had invited him, seeing it, spoke within himself, saying: This man, if he were...
40 And Yashua (Jesus) answering, said to him: Simon, I have somewhat to say to thee. But he said: Maste... Focus ↗
41 A certain creditor had two debtors, the one who owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. Focus ↗
42 And whereas they had not wherewith to pay, he forgave them both. Which therefore of the two loveth h... Focus ↗
43 Simon answering, said: I suppose that he to whom he forgave most. And he said to him: Thou hast judg... Focus ↗
44 And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon: Dost thou see this woman? I entered into thy house, th... Focus ↗
45 Thou gavest me no kiss; but she, since she came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet. Focus ↗
46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint; but she with ointment hath anointed my feet. Focus ↗
47 Wherefore I say to thee: Many sins are forgiven her, because she hath loved much. But to whom less i... Focus ↗
48 And he said to her: Thy sins are forgiven thee. Focus ↗
49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves: Who is this that forgiveth sins a... Focus ↗
50 And he said to the woman: Thy faith hath made thee safe, go in peace. Focus ↗