King James Version (KJV)
Luke 7:39
“Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw [it], he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman [this is] that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.”
Verse in context — Luke 7
And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that [Jesus] sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,
And stood at his feet behind [him] weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe [them] with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed [them] with the ointment.
Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw [it], he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman [this is] that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
And Jesus answering said unto him, ‹Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee.› And he saith, Master, say on.
‹There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.›
About Luke
A detailed narrative of Jesus’ life, showing His compassion for all people.
Explore all chapters of Luke →