Luke 7:42

When they could not pay, he canceled ¹  the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?”

biblegateway Luk 7:42

Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he cancelled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?"

biblegateway Luk 7:42

"When they were unable to repay, he graciously forgave them both. So which of them will love him more?"

biblegateway Luk 7:42

But neither of them could repay him, so he kindly forgave them both, canceling their debts. Who do you suppose loved him more after that?"

biblegateway Luk 7:42

Neither of them could pay up, and so the banker canceled both debts. Which of the two would be more grateful?"

SABDAweb Luk 7:42

When they were unable to make payment, he made the two of them free of their debts. Which of them, now, will have the greater love for him?

bibleoremus Luk 7:42

When they could not pay, he canceled the debts for both of them. Now which of them will love him more?"

biblegateway Luk 7:42

"And when they had nothing with which to repay, he freely forgave them both. Tell Me, therefore, which of them will love him more?"

biblegateway Luk 7:42

When they could not pay, he canceled ¹  the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?”

¹ tn The verb ἐχαρίσατο (ecarisato) could be translated as “forgave.” Of course this pictures the forgiveness of God’s grace, which is not earned but bestowed with faith (see v. 49).