Luke 7:1-50 King James Bible KJV

The Healing of the Centurion’s Servant, Raising of A Widow’s Son in Nain, Anointing of Jesus by a Sinful Woman

Luke 7:1-50 King James Bible KJV. Luke Chapter 7 illustrates Jesus’ authority and His deep compassion for all people regardless of their social or moral standing. The chapter emphasizes His authority over sickness, death, and sin while showing how He extends grace to the humble and marginalized. Through these events, the chapter teaches the power of faith, the importance of humility, and the profound grace of God that reaches even the most marginalized and broken-hearted.

Luke Chapter 7 highlights:

• Faith and Authority of Jesus: Jesus’ authority is evident in His power to heal the sick, raise the dead, forgive sins, and demonstrate the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. The faith of the centurion and the sinful woman contrasts with the skepticism of the religious leaders.
• Compassion and Mercy: Jesus’ compassion is central to His ministry, as seen in His response to the widow of Nain and the sinful woman. He is deeply moved by human suffering and responds with acts of mercy that restore life and dignity.
• Forgiveness and Grace: The story of the sinful woman emphasizes the boundless grace of Jesus. His willingness to forgive sins, regardless of the sinner’s past, shows that no one is beyond the reach of God’s love and redemption. Forgiveness is extended to those who approach Jesus with humility and faith.
• The Role of John the Baptist: John the Baptist’s doubts are addressed by pointing to the fulfillment of Messianic signs, reaffirming that Jesus is indeed the promised Messiah. John’s role as the forerunner to Jesus is honored, even as Jesus declares that those who enter the kingdom through faith in Him have an even greater privilege.
• Reversing Social Norms: Jesus constantly challenges societal and religious norms by associating with Gentiles (the centurion), the poor (the widow), and sinners (the sinful woman). In doing so, He reveals that God’s kingdom is open to all who have faith, regardless of their social or moral status.

Luke 7:1-50 King James Bible KJV
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The Healing of the Centurion’s Servant – verses 1-10
A Roman centurion, who is well-respected by the Jewish elders, asks Jesus to heal his servant, who is gravely ill. Although the centurion feels unworthy for Jesus to enter his home, he expresses great faith, believing that Jesus can heal his servant by merely speaking the word. Jesus is amazed by the centurion’s faith and heals the servant from a distance. This account highlights the power of faith and the universality of Jesus’ mission. The centurion, a Gentile and Roman soldier, demonstrates a deep humility and trust in Jesus’ authority. Jesus praises the centurion’s faith, which surpasses even that of many Israelites. The story shows that faith is not about ethnicity or status, but a humble and trusting belief in Jesus’ power and authority.

The Raising of the Widow’s Son in Nain – verses 11-17
As Jesus approaches the town of Nain, He encounters a funeral procession for a widow’s only son. Moved with compassion, Jesus touches the coffin and commands the young man to rise, bringing him back to life. The people are astonished and declare that a great prophet has appeared among them, and they glorify God. This miracle demonstrates Jesus’ power over death and His deep compassion for human suffering. The widow’s situation was particularly dire, as without her son, she would have been left without any means of support. Jesus’ intervention not only restores the life of her son but also gives the widow her security and hope. This event also foreshadows Jesus’ ultimate victory over death through His own resurrection. The crowd’s reaction shows that they recognize God’s presence and intervention through Jesus.

John the Baptist’s Doubts and Jesus’ Affirmation – verses 18-35
John the Baptist, from prison, sends messengers to ask Jesus if He is truly the “one who is to come” (the Messiah) or if they should expect someone else. In response, Jesus tells John’s disciples to report what they have seen: the blind receive sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. Jesus then speaks to the crowd about John’s role as the greatest prophet and affirms John’s significance in the fulfillment of God’s plan.

John’s question reflects the natural human struggle with doubt, even among those with strong faith. Jesus responds not with rebuke, but by pointing to the evidence of His works as fulfillment of the Messianic prophecies (Isaiah 35:5-6). This assures John and his followers that Jesus is indeed the Messiah. Jesus’ commendation of John emphasizes that even though John’s role was pivotal, those who participate in the kingdom of God through faith in Jesus have an even greater privilege. The passage also contrasts the open-hearted response of the common people to John’s and Jesus’ ministries with the rejection and skepticism of the religious leaders.

The Anointing of Jesus by a Sinful Woman verses 36-50
While Jesus is dining at the house of Simon, a Pharisee, a woman known for her sinful life comes to anoint Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume. She weeps, washes His feet with her tears, and dries them with her hair. Simon internally criticizes Jesus for allowing a sinner to touch Him. In response, Jesus tells a parable about two debtors, one who owed much and another who owed little, both of whom are forgiven. He points out that the one forgiven much loves much, and He forgives the woman’s sins.

This story highlights themes of forgiveness, humility, and gratitude. The woman’s actions express deep repentance and love, while Simon the Pharisee’s judgmental attitude reveals a lack of compassion and self-awareness. Jesus uses the parable to show that those who are forgiven much (recognizing the depth of their sin) are more grateful and responsive in their love for God. The woman, though considered a sinner by society, receives forgiveness because of her faith, while Simon’s self-righteousness blinds him to his own need for forgiveness. This story showcases Jesus’ radical grace and willingness to forgive even the most despised sinners.

Luke 7:1-50 King James Bible KJV

1 Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
2 And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.
4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.
6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:
7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
9 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.
12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.
15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.
16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.
17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judæa, and throughout all the region round about.

18 And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.
19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?
20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?
21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.
22 Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.
23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the
wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
25 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts.
26 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
27 This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
28 For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
29 And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.
31 And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?
32 They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.
33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!
35 But wisdom is justified of all her children.

36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat.
37 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,
38 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.
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.
40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.
41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.
42 And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
44 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.
47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?
50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.