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Gospel of Luke, Chapter 7

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Chapter 7 of Luke—New World Translation (NWT)

  1. ¶ When he had completed all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered into Ca·perʹna·um.1
  2. Now a certain army officer’s[a] slave, who was dear to him, was ailing and was about to pass away.2
  3. When he heard about Jesus, he sent forth older men of the Jews to him to ask him to come and bring his slave safely through.
  4. Then those that came up to Jesus began to entreat him earnestly,[b] saying: “He is worthy of your conferring this upon him,
  5. for he loves our nation3 and he himself built the synagogue for us.”
  6. So Jesus started off with them. But when he was not far from the house, the army officer had already sent friends to say to him: “Sir, do not bother, for I am not fit to have you come in under my roof.4
  7. For that reason I did not consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be healed.
  8. For I too am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me, and I say to this one, ‘Be on your way!’ and he is on his way, and to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this!’ and he does it.”5
  9. Well, when Jesus heard these things he marveled at him, and he turned to the crowd following him and said: “I tell YOU, Not even in Israel have I found so great a faith.”6
  10. And those that had been sent, on getting back to the house, found the slave in good health.7
  11. ¶ Closely following this[c] he traveled to a city called Naʹin, and his disciples and a great crowd were traveling with him.
  12. As he got near the gate of the city, why, look! there was a dead man8 being carried out, the only9-begotten[d] son of his mother. Besides, she was a widow. A considerable crowd from the city was also with her.
  13. And when the Lord[e] caught sight of her, he was moved with pity10 for her, and he said to her: “Stop weeping.”11
  14. With that he approached and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still, and he said: “Young man, I say to you, Get up!”[f]12
  15. And the dead man sat up and started to speak, and he gave him to his mother.13
  16. Now fear14 seized them all, and they began to glorify God, saying: “A great prophet15 has been raised up among us,” and, “God has turned his attention to his people.”16
  17. And this news concerning him spread out into all Ju·deʹa and all the surrounding country.
  18. ¶ Now John’s disciples reported to him about all these things.17
  19. So John summoned a certain two of his disciples and sent them to the Lord[g] to say: “Are you the Coming One or are we to expect a different one?”[h]18
  20. When they came up to him the men said: “John the Baptist dispatched us to you to say, ‘Are you the Coming One or are we to expect another?’”[i]
  21. In that hour he cured many of sicknesses19 and grievous diseases and wicked spirits, and granted many blind persons the favor of seeing.
  22. Hence in answer he said to the [two]: “Go YOUR way,20 report to John what YOU saw and heard: the blind21 are receiving sight, the lame are walking, the lepers are being cleansed and the deaf are hearing, the dead are being raised up, the poor are being told22 the good news.23
  23. And happy is he who has not stumbled over me.”24
  24. ¶ When the messengers of John had gone away, he started to say to the crowds concerning John: “What did YOU go out into the wilderness to behold? A reed being tossed by the wind?25
  25. What, then, did YOU go out to see? A man dressed in soft outer garments?26 Why, those in splendid dress and existing in luxury are in royal houses.27
  26. Really, then, what did YOU go out to see? A prophet?28 Yes, I tell YOU, and far more than a prophet.29
  27. This is he concerning whom it is written, ‘Look! I am sending forth my messenger before your face,30 who will prepare your way ahead of you.’31
  28. I tell YOU, Among those born of women there is none greater32 than John; but a person that is a lesser one in the kingdom of God is greater than he is.”33
  29. (And all the people and the tax collectors, when they heard [this],[j] declared God to be righteous,34 they having been baptized with the baptism[k] of John.35
  30. But the Pharisees and those versed in the Law disregarded the counsel36 of God to them, they not having been baptized by him.)
  31. ¶ “With whom, therefore, shall I compare the men of this generation, and whom are they like?37
  32. They are like young children sitting in a marketplace and crying out to one another, and who say, ‘We played the flute for YOU, but YOU did not dance; we wailed, but YOU did not weep.’38
  33. Correspondingly, John the Baptist has come neither eating bread nor drinking wine, but YOU say, ‘He has a demon.’39
  34. The Son of man has come eating and drinking, but YOU say, ‘Look! A man gluttonous and given to drinking wine, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’40
  35. All the same, wisdom41 is proved righteous by all its children.”42
  36. ¶ Now a certain one of the Pharisees kept asking him to dine with him. Accordingly he entered into the house43 of the Pharisee and reclined at the table.
  37. And, look! a woman who was known in the city to be a sinner learned that he was reclining at a meal in the house of the Pharisee, and she brought an alabaster44 case of perfumed oil,
  38. and, taking a position behind at his feet, she wept and started to wet his feet with her tears and she would wipe them off with the hair of her head. Also, she tenderly kissed his feet and greased them with the perfumed oil.
  39. At the sight the Pharisee that invited him said within himself: “This man, if he were a prophet,45 would know who and what kind of woman it is that is touching him, that she is a sinner.”46
  40. But in reply Jesus said to him: “Simon, I have something to say to you.” He said: “Teacher, say it!”
  41. ¶ “Two men were debtors to a certain lender; the one was in debt for five hundred de·narʹi·i,[l]47 but the other for fifty.
  42. When they did not have anything with which to pay back, he freely forgave48 them both. Therefore, which of them will love him the more?”
  43. In answer Simon said: “I suppose it is the one to whom he freely forgave the more.” He said to him: “You judged correctly.”
  44. With that he turned to the woman and said to Simon: “Do you behold this woman? I entered into your house; you gave me no water49 for my feet. But this woman wet my feet with her tears and wiped them off with her hair.
  45. You gave me no kiss;50 but this woman, from the hour that I came in, did not leave off tenderly kissing my feet.
  46. You did not grease my head with oil;51 but this woman greased my feet with perfumed oil.
  47. By virtue of this, I tell you, her sins, many though they are, are forgiven,52 because she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.”
  48. Then he said to her: “Your sins are forgiven.”53
  49. At this those reclining at the table with him started to say within themselves: “Who is this man who even forgives sins?”54
  50. But he said to the woman: “Your faith has saved you;55 go your way in peace.”56

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ Or, “centurion’s.” Lat., cen·tu·ri·oʹnis. A centurion was a commander of 100 soldiers.
  2. ^ Or, “with haste.”
  3. ^ “Closely following this,” P75אcAB; א*CD, “On the following day.”
  4. ^ Or, “the only.” Gr., mo·no·ge·nesʹ. See 8:42 ftn.
  5. ^ Or, “Master.”
  6. ^ Or, “Wake up!”
  7. ^ Or, “Master.”
  8. ^ “A different one,” אB; AD, “another.”
  9. ^ “Another,” P75AB; אD, “a different one.”
  10. ^ Or, “him.”
  11. ^ Or, “immersion; dipping.” Gr., baʹpti·sma.
  12. ^ A denarius was a Roman silver coin that weighed 3.85 g (0.124 oz t).

REFERENCES

  1. ^ Mt 8:5
  2. ^ Mt 8:6; Jn 4:47
  3. ^ Ac 10:2
  4. ^ Mt 8:8
  5. ^ Mt 8:9
  6. ^ Mt 8:10; Ro 3:2; 9:4
  7. ^ Mt 8:13
  8. ^ 1Ki 17:17; Lu 8:42
  9. ^ Lu 9:38
  10. ^ Heb 4:15
  11. ^ Lu 8:52; Jn 11:33
  12. ^ 1Ki 17:21; Lu 8:54; Jn 11:43; Ac 9:40
  13. ^ 1Ki 17:23; 2Ki 4:36
  14. ^ Lu 1:65
  15. ^ De 18:15; Lu 24:19; Jn 4:19; 6:14; 7:40; Ac 7:37
  16. ^ Ex 4:31; Ps 106:4; Lu 1:68
  17. ^ Mt 11:2; Jn 3:26
  18. ^ Ps 40:7; 118:26; Eze 21:27; Zc 9:9; Ml 3:1; Mt 3:11
  19. ^ Is 53:4
  20. ^ Mt 11:4
  21. ^ Is 29:18; 35:5; 42:7
  22. ^ Is 61:1; Zp 3:12; Lu 4:18; Jm 2:5
  23. ^ Mt 11:5
  24. ^ Is 8:14; Mt 11:6; Lu 2:34; Jn 6:66
  25. ^ Mt 11:7
  26. ^ Mr 1:6
  27. ^ Es 1:11; Mt 11:8
  28. ^ Lu 1:76
  29. ^ Mt 11:9
  30. ^ Ml 3:1
  31. ^ Is 40:3; Mt 11:10; Lu 1:16; Jn 1:23
  32. ^ Lu 1:15
  33. ^ Mt 11:11
  34. ^ Mt 3:15; 21:32
  35. ^ Mt 3:6; Lu 3:12
  36. ^ De 32:28; Ac 13:46; 20:27; Ro 10:3
  37. ^ Mt 11:16
  38. ^ Mt 11:17
  39. ^ Nu 6:3; Jg 13:4; Mt 3:4; Mr 1:6; Lu 1:15
  40. ^ Mt 11:19; Lu 5:30
  41. ^ 1Co 1:24
  42. ^ Jn 10:38
  43. ^ Mt 26:6; Lu 11:37
  44. ^ Mt 26:7; Mr 14:3; Jn 12:3
  45. ^ Jn 4:19
  46. ^ Lu 15:2
  47. ^ Mt 18:28
  48. ^ Ps 32:1; 103:3; Is 1:18; Mt 18:27; Lu 7:47
  49. ^ Ge 18:4; 1Ti 5:10
  50. ^ 1Co 16:20; 1Pe 5:14
  51. ^ Ps 23:5; 45:7
  52. ^ Ps 51:1; Is 43:25; 44:22; Lu 7:42; 1Ti 1:14
  53. ^ Mt 9:2; Mr 2:5
  54. ^ Is 53:3; Mt 9:3; Mr 2:7; Lu 5:21
  55. ^ Mt 9:22; Lu 8:48; Eph 2:8
  56. ^ 1Sa 1:17; Jn 14:27

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Comments

  1. Kiamia DoelKiamia Doel
    Jan 9, 2025 23:00 GMT

    The NWT adds words to the text that are not in the greek Manuscripts to fit it's own doctrinal position for example

    Compare the wording of the NWT and the NKJV at Colossians 1:15-17

    NKJV says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

    NWT says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn OF all creation;16 because by means of him all OTHER things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All OTHER things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all OTHER things,and by means of him all OTHER things were made to exist,

    The word “other” is not in the Greek but they add it Why? So they can decieve their followers into thinking that Christ was created by the Father and that he then created other things, that is not what the Greek says.

    1. SmeSme
      Feb 27, 2025 11:17 GMT

      Truth is from God and those that follow him. As for lies? John8:44

      Kiamia, I noticed you used a modern version of kjv to make your point about the nwt.

      Why didn’t you use the original kjv of col1:15?

      Is it because it disproves your point? It proves the opposite of what you wrote?

      Here is kjv col1:15 ¶” Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn OF every creature:“

      Now I appeal to your Christian nature to correct your mistake as God is watching each of us, and let us bless the God of Jesus his father.

      Kjv 1Pe 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….

  2. YanekYanek
    Dec 24, 2024 22:18 GMT

    Joshua, Jehovah’s Witnesses have never denied the deity of the Messiah in his prehuman existence. While on Earth he was fully 100% human. I do not mean he was a mere human, he was not affected by Adam’s unfaithful behavior, he was sinless.

  3. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  4. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  5. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  6. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  7. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  8. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  9. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

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