And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?
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Verse 49 is found in chapter 7 of Luke. The sinful woman anoints Jesus’ feet and receives recognition for her love. Luke contrasts the Pharisee’s inadequate hospitality with the response of a woman whose awareness of forgiveness produces deep gratitude.
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Da fingen die an, die mit zu Tische saßen, und sprachen bei sich selbst: Wer ist dieser, der auch Sünden vergibt?
Y los que estaban juntamente sentados a la mesa, comenzaron a decir entre sí: ¿Quién es éste, que también perdona pecados?
Los que estaban con él a la mesa comenzaron a decirse: «¿Quién es este que hasta perdona pecados?».
Ceux qui étaient à table avec lui se mirent à dire en eux-mêmes: Qui est celui-ci, qui pardonne même les péchés?
E coloro ch’eran con lui a tavola presero a dire fra loro stessi: Chi è costui, il quale eziandio rimette i peccati?
E os que estavam à mesa começaram a dizer entre si: Quem é este, que até perdoa pecados?
同席的人心裏說:「這是甚麼人,竟赦免人的罪呢?」
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